OX1120 Terbium Oxide (Tb4O7) Powder (CAS No. 12037-01-3)

Terbium Oxide Applications

Tb4O7 is usually used as the raw material to make other terbium chemicals. Terbium oxide is also an important compound for ceramic, electronic, and optics products. The typical purity of our Terbium oxide is 99.99%, 99.999%.

• Phosphors: Terbium oxide is a key component in the production of green phosphors used in cathode ray tube (CRT) displays, LED lights, and fluorescent lamps. When excited by electron bombardment or UV light, terbium-doped phosphors emit green light, contributing to the desired colors in displays and lighting.
• Solid-State Lighting: Terbium-doped phosphors are used in solid-state lighting applications, such as white LEDs and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). They help improve the color rendering index (CRI) and overall efficiency of these lighting sources.
• Catalysis: Terbium oxide and its compounds have been studied for their catalytic properties in various chemical reactions, including oxidation and reduction reactions. They can act as catalysts or co-catalysts in industrial processes.
• Fuel Cells: Terbium oxide-based materials are investigated for their potential use in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). They can serve as electrolytes or electrode components in these high-temperature fuel cells.
• Magneto-Optical Devices: Terbium oxide is used in magneto-optical materials for applications like magneto-optical data storage, which relies on the Faraday effect to record and read data using polarized light.
• Glass and Ceramics: Terbium oxide is added to glass and ceramic formulations to create materials with unique optical and magnetic properties. It is used in the production of specialized glass, such as terbium-doped glass fibers for telecommunications.
• Nuclear Reactors: Terbium oxide is used in control rods in some nuclear reactors. It helps regulate the neutron flux and control the reactor's reactivity, making it a part of reactor safety systems.
• Semiconductor Industry: Terbium oxide is used in the semiconductor industry for applications like phosphor screens in electron microscopes and cathodoluminescence detectors.
• Research and Development: Terbium oxide is utilized in scientific research and development, particularly in materials science, chemistry, and physics, for its unique optical, magnetic, and electronic properties.
• Environmental Sensors: Terbium-based materials have been explored for use in sensors, such as luminescent sensors for detecting specific analytes and environmental pollutants.

Terbium Oxide Specifications

If a standard size does not meet your specification, We can work to customize terbium oxide and meet specific application needs.

Terbium Oxide Packing

Our terbium oxide is clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to preserve the quality of the product in its original condition.