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Terbium Nitrate
Tb(NO3)3.xH2O
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Terbium Nitrate is a highly water soluble crystalline Terbium source for uses compatible with nitrates and lower (acidic) pH. Nitrate compounds are generally soluble in water. Nitrate materials are also oxidizing agents. When mixed with hydrocarbons, nitrate compounds can form a flammable mixture. Nitrates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds and certain catalyst and nanoscale(nanoparticles and nanopowders) materials. All metallic nitrates are inorganic salts of a given metal cation and the nitrate anion. The nitrate anion is a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of a single nitrogen atom ionically bound to three oxygen atoms (Symbol: NO3) for a total formula weight of 62.05. Terbium is primarily used in phosphors, particularly in fluorescent lamps and as the high intensity green emitter used in projection televisions. Terbium Nitrate 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. We also produce Terbium Nitrate Solution. 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. Terbium responds efficiently in x-ray excitation and is, therefore, used as an x-ray phosphor. Terbium alloys are also used in magneto-optic recording films, such as Tb-Fe-Co. Terbium was first discovered by Carl Mosander in 1843.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Solubility Stability
Tb(NO3)3.xH2O 57584-27-7 White 344.94 Soluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
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Recent Research & Development for Terbium

  • The mechanism of quenching of the lanthanide excited state for optical probes using sensitised emission. Law GL, Parker D, Richardson SL, Wong KL. Dalton Trans. 2009 Oct 28;(40):8481-4. Epub 2009 Aug 27. PMID: 19809721 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 2: Anchoring of Rare-Earth-Based Single-Molecule Magnets on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. Kyatskaya S, Mascaro´s JR, Bogani L, Hennrich F, Kappes M, Wernsdorfer W, Ruben M. J Am Chem Soc. 2009 Oct 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19799421 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Related Articles 3: [Synthesis, characterization and fluorescence properties of rare earth complexes RE(TPTZ) Cl3] Zhao YF, Zhao YL, Bai F. Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi. 2009 Jul;29(7):1929-32. Chinese. PMID: 19798974 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 4: Gadolinium(III) complexes of 1,4,7-triazacyclononane based picolinate ligands: simultaneous optimization of water exchange kinetics and electronic relaxation. Nonat A, Giraud M, Gateau C, Fries PH, Helm L, Mazzanti M. Dalton Trans. 2009 Oct 14;(38):8033-46. Epub 2009 Aug 17. PMID: 19771367 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 5: Designing Simple Tridentate Ligands for Highly Luminescent Europium Complexes. Shavaleev NM, Eliseeva SV, Scopelliti R, Bünzli JC. Chemistry. 2009 Sep 16. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19760733 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Related Articles 6: Heterospin Single-Molecule Magnets Based on Terbium Ions and TCNQF(4) Radicals: Interplay between Single-Molecule Magnet and Phonon Bottleneck Phenomena Investigated by Dilution Studies. Lopez N, Prosvirin AV, Zhao H, Wernsdorfer W, Dunbar KR. Chemistry. 2009 Sep 16. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19760709 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Related Articles 7: Detection of cationic guest molecules by quenching of luminescence of a self-assembled host molecule consisting of terbium(III) and calix[4]arene-p-tetrasulfonates. Horiuchi T, Iki N, Hoshino H. Anal Chim Acta. 2009 Sep 21;650(2):258-63. Epub 2009 Jul 29. PMID: 19720202 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 8: Effect of humic matter on metal adsorption onto clay materials: testing the linear additive model. Lippold H, Lippmann-Pipke J. J Contam Hydrol. 2009 Oct 13;109(1-4):40-8. Epub 2009 Aug 11. PMID: 19712995 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 9: Photosynthetic responses to heavy metal terbium stress in horseradish leaves. Wang L, Zhou Q, Huang X. Chemosphere. 2009 Aug 25. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19712958 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Related Articles 10: An electrochemical biosensor for ultratrace terbium based on Tb3+ promoted conformational change of human telomeric G-quadruplex. Zhang J, Chen J, Chen R, Chen G, Fu F. Biosens Bioelectron. 2009 Oct 15;25(2):378-82. Epub 2009 Aug 3. PMID: 19699077 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 11: Luminescence spectroscopy of europium(III) and terbium(III) penta-, octa- and nonanuclear clusters with beta-diketonate ligands. Petit S, Baril-Robert F, Pilet G, Reber C, Luneau D. Dalton Trans. 2009 Sep 14;(34):6809-15. Epub 2009 Jul 15. PMID: 19690693 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 12: A new Tb3+-selective fluorescent sensor based on 2-(5-(dimethylamino)naphthalen-1-ylsulfonyl)-N-henylhydrazinecarbothioamide. Ganjali MR, Veismohammadi B, Hosseini M, Norouzi P. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2009 Oct 1;74(2):575-8. Epub 2009 Jul 24. PMID: 19671495 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 13: Lanthanide complexes in hybrid halometallate materials: interconversion between a novel 2D microporous framework and a 1D zigzag chain structure of iodoargentates templated by octakis-solvated terbium(III) cation. Mishra S, Jeanneau E, Ledoux G, Daniele S. Dalton Trans. 2009 Jul 7;(25):4954-61. Epub 2009 May 18. PMID: 19662287 [PubMed] Related Articles 14: Circularly polarized luminescence in enantiopure europium and terbium complexes with modular, all-oxygen donor ligands. Seitz M, Do K, Ingram AJ, Moore EG, Muller G, Raymond KN. Inorg Chem. 2009 Sep 7;48(17):8469-79. PMID: 19639983 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 15: Sensitive determination of protein based on the fluorescence enhancement effect of terbium (III)-epinephrine-protein-sodium dodecylsulfate system. Guo Y, Yang J, Wu X, Mao H. Luminescence. 2009 Jul 9. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19591244 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] Related Articles 16: Selective labeling of tag-fused protein by tryptophan-sensitized luminescence of a terbium complex. Hirayama T, Taki M, Kodan A, Kato H, Yamamoto Y. Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Jun 14;(22):3196-8. Epub 2009 May 6. PMID: 19587911 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related Articles 17: A rapid hydrothermal synthesis of rare earth oxide activated Y (OH)3 and Y2O3 nanotubes. Devaraju MK, Yin S, Sato T. Nanotechnology. 2009 Jul 29;20(30):305302. Epub 2009 Jul 7. PMID: 19581697 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related Articles 18: Study of the luminescence properties of a novel rare earth complex Tb(DPC)(2)2H2O. Lv Y, Li Q, Shi C, Liu H, Liu F, Wu L, Wu D, Liu H, Xie J. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2009 Sep 15;74(1):26-9. Epub 2009 Apr 24. PMID: 19577509 [PubMed - in process] Related Articles 19: Development of a rapid and automatic optosensor for the determination of cromolyn in biological samples. Molina-García L, Llorent-Martínez EJ, Fernández-de Córdova ML, Ruiz-Medina A. Talanta. 2009 Aug 15;79(3):627-32. Epub 2009 May 3. PMID: 19576422 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related Articles 20: Selective detection of phosphotyrosine in the presence of various phosphate-containing biomolecules with the aid of a terbium(III) complex. Akiba H, Sumaoka J, Komiyama M. Chembiochem. 2009 Jul 20;10(11):1773-6. No abstract available. PMID: 19565595 [PubMed - in process]

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Terbium nitrate
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Terbium nitrate, pentahydrate (CAS# 57584-27-7); 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 233-138-7
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation:
      Xi Irritant
      O  Oxidising
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
      R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
  • 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 immediate medical advice.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
    • 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: Ensure adequate ventilation.
    • 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.
      Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable substances.
      This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Store away from flammable substances.
      Store away from reducing agents.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      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.
      Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection:
      Safety glasses
      Face protection
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Crystalline
    • Colour: White
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                   893 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)
      Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

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

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                            Not determined

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Soluble
      Fully miscible
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided: Reducing agents, easily oxidized materials
    • Dangerous reactions:
      Reacts with reducing agents
      Reacts with flammable substances
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Nitrous vitriol gases
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
    • on the eye: Irritant effect.
    • 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.
    • Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:     5.1 (O2) Oxidizing substances.
    • Kemler Number:            50
    • UN-Number:                1477
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Label                     5.1
    • Designation of goods:     1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Terbium
                                 nitrate, pentahydrate)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        5.1
    • UN Number:                1477
    • Label                     5.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          5.1
    • UN/ID Number:             1477
    • Label                     5.1
    • Packaging group:          III
    • Correct technical name:   NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product:
      Xi Irritant O Oxidising

    • Risk phrases:
      8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
      36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

    • Safety phrases:
      17       Keep away from combustible material.
      26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.
      Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

    • 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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