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Terbium Carbonate
Tb2(CO3)3.xH2O
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99% Terbium Carbonate
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99.9% Terbium Carbonate
TB-CB-03
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99.99% Terbium Carbonate
TB-CB-04
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99.999% Terbium Carbonate
TB-CB-05
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Terbium Carbonate is a water insoluble Terbium source that can easily be converted to other Terbium compounds, such as the oxide by heating (calcination). Carbonate compounds also give off carbon dioxide when treated with dilute acids. Terbium is primarily used in phosphors, particularly in fluorescent lamps and as the high intensity green emitter used in projection televisions. Terbium Carbonate is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale (See also Nanotechnology Information and Quantum Dots) elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Terbium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f96s2. In its elemental form terbium's CAS number is 7440-27-9. The terbium atom has a radius of 176.3.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is unknown. Terbium is primarily used in phosphors, particularly in fluorescent lamps and as the high intensity green emitter used in projection televisions, such as the yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Tb:YAG) variety. Terbium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Solubility Stability
Tb2(CO3)3.xH2O 6067-34-1 White 490.91 Soluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
PRODUCT CATALOG Terbium Research, Properties, & Information Submicron & Nanopowder Tolling Ultra High Purity Sputtering Target Crystal Growth Rod, Plate, Powder, etc. MSDS
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Recent Research & Development for Terbium

  • Miniaturized magneto-optic sensor for pulsed magnetic field measurements. Appl Opt. 2008 Jun 1;47(16):3048-52.

  • Lanthanide-Centered Covalently Bonded Hybrids through Sulfide Linkage: Molecular Assembly, Physical Characterization, and Photoluminescence. Inorg Chem. 2008 May 28. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Minisequencing with Acyclonucleoside Triphosphates Tethered to Lanthanide(III) Chelates. Bioconjug Chem. 2008 May 28. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Airborne bacterial spore counts by terbium-enhanced luminescence detection: pitfalls and real values. Environ Sci Technol. 2008 Apr 15;42(8):2799-804.

  • Two-photon microscopy study of the intracellular compartmentalisation of emissive terbium complexes and their oligo-arginine and oligo-guanidinium conjugates. Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Jun 7;(21):2435-7. Epub 2008 Apr 22.

  • [Preparation and luminescence properties of Tb3+ ion and Na2WO4 co-doped SiO2 materials] Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi. 2008 Feb;28(2):260-4. Chinese.

  • A time-gated fluorescence detector using a tuning fork chopper. Anal Chim Acta. 2008 May 26;616(1):63-8. Epub 2008 Apr 11.

  • Spontaneous emission of terbium complex in-filled in single-crystal colloidal multilayer. J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2008 Mar;8(3):1371-4.

  • Probing RNA structure and metal-binding sites using terbium(III) footprinting. Curr Protoc Nucleic Acid Chem. 2003 Aug;Chapter 6:Unit 6.8.

  • [Study on mechanism of lanthanide sensitized fluorescence energy transfer between terbium(III)-ciprofloxacin and rhodamine B] Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi. 2008 Jan;28(1):153-5. Chinese.

  • Correlation of Calculated Excited-state Energies and Experimental Quantum Yields of Luminescent Tb(III) beta-diketonates. J Phys Chem A. 2008 Apr 12. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Lysosomes of the Liver and the Duodenal Enterocytes, a Site of Handling of Two Rare Earths. Ultrastructural and Microanalytical Study. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2008 Apr 3. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Structural and luminescent properties of micro- and nanosized particles of lanthanide terephthalate coordination polymers. Inorg Chem. 2008 May 5;47(9):3700-8. Epub 2008 Mar 26.

  • Electroanalytical performance of a terbium(III)-selective sensor based on a neutral ionophore in environmental and medicinal samples. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2008 Apr;390(8):2171-81. Epub 2008 Mar 12.

  • [Determination of terbium (III) with EHPG-Tb (III) system by fluorescence spectroscopy] Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi. 2007 Dec;27(12):2546-9. Chinese.

  • [Luminescence characteristics of terbium-doped nanocrystalline zinc oxide] Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi. 2007 Dec;27(12):2409-12. Chinese.

  • Emissive terbium probe for multiphoton in vitro cell imaging. J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Mar 26;130(12):3714-5. Epub 2008 Mar 6.

  • [New fluorescent staining method to distinguish normal and malignant rectum tissues using terbium (III)-ciprofloxacin complex] Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi. 2007 Oct;27(10):2069-72. Chinese.

  • Accommodation of Ca(II) ions for catalytic activity by a group I ribozyme. J Inorg Biochem. 2008 Jan 26. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Determination of adenosine disodium triphosphate using prulifloxacin-terbium(III) as a fluorescence probe by spectrofluorimetry. Anal Chim Acta. 2008 Mar 10;610(2):257-62. Epub 2008 Feb 2.

 

 

 

 

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Terbium (III) carbonate
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Terbium (III) carbonate, hydrate (CAS# 100587-96-0), 100%
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: · void
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      Not applicable
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      Use carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or foam.  Water may be ineffective but may be used for cooling exposed containers.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Can be released in case of fire:
      Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
      Metal oxide
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Collect mechanically.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      No special precautions necessary if used correctly.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      No special measures required.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
      Store away from water.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      This product is hygroscopic.
      Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection: Safety glasses
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Crystalline
    • Colour: White
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:       Not determined
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)    Product is not inflammable.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Danger of explosion:               Product is not explosive.

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                            Not determined

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Not determined
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Acids
      Water/moisture
      Oxidizing agents
    • Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
    • Dangerous products of decomposition:
      Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
      Metal oxide
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: May cause irritation
    • on the eye: May cause irritation
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:         None

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        None

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          None

    • Transport/Additional information:
      Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:
      Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals
      The product is not subject to identification regulations under EC Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV).

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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