Terbium(III,IV) oxide
99.999% metals basis
Reagent
Code: #239719
Alias
Terbium oxide
CAS Number
12037-01-3
science Other reagents with same CAS 12037-01-3
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Molecular Information
Weight
747.7 g/mol
Formula
Tb₄O₇
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Registry Numbers
EC Number
234-856-3
MDL Number
MFCD00083151
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
2340°C
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Storage & Handling
Density
7.3 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Storage
Room temperature
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Terbium(III,IV) oxide is primarily used in advanced electronic and optical applications due to its unique redox properties and luminescence characteristics. It serves as a key component in solid-state devices, including sensors and capacitors, where mixed-valence rare earth oxides enhance performance. The compound is also employed in the production of green phosphors used in color television tubes, fluorescent lamps, and LED displays, where it efficiently converts ultraviolet or electron beam energy into visible green light. Additionally, it finds use in catalytic applications, especially in oxidation reactions, owing to its ability to shift between oxidation states. In research, it is explored for use in magneto-optical storage media and as a dopant in ceramic materials for improving thermal and electrical properties.