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Thulium Disc
High Purity Tm Disc
7440-30-4
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99% Thulium Disc
TM-M-02-D
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99.9% Thulium Disc
TM-M-03-D
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99.99% Thulium Disc
TM-M-04-D
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99.999% Thulium Disc
TM-M-04-D
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American Elements specializes in producing high purity Thulium discs with the highest possible densityHigh Purity (99.99%) Metallic Discand smallest possible average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) display and optical applications. Our standard disc sizes range from 1" to 8" in diameter and from 2mm to 1/2" thick. We can also provide Discs outside this range. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as nanoparticles (See also application discussion at Nanotechnology Information and at Quantum Dots) and in the form of solutions and organometallics. We also produce Thulium as rod, pellets, powder, pieces, granules, ingot, wire, and in compound forms, such as oxide. Other shapes are available by request.

Thulium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f136s2. In its elemental form thulium's CAS number is 7440-30-4. The thulium atom has a radius of 172.4.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is unknown. Thulium is representative of the other lanthanides (rare earths) similar in chemistry to Yttrium. Thulium 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. Thulium emits blue upon excitation. Flat panel screens depend critically on bright blue emitters. Also, under X-ray bombardment emissions are in both the 375 nm (ultra violet) and 465 (visible blue) wave lengths.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Tm 7440-30-4 Silvery 168.93 9321 kg/m³ 1545 °C 1950 °C N/A Moderately reactive in air
PRODUCT CATALOG Submicron & Nanopowder Tolling Ultra High Purity Sputtering Target Crystal Growth Rod, Plate, Powder, etc. MSDS
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Recent Research & Development for Thulium

  • Paramagnetism-Based NMR Restraints Provide Maximum Allowed Probabilities for the Different Conformations of Partially Independent Protein Domains. J Am Chem Soc. 2007 Oct 2; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Baseline brain activity fluctuations predict somatosensory perception in humans. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Jul 17;104(29):12187-92. Epub 2007 Jul 6.

  • 2.1 microm continuous-wave Raman laser in GeO2 fiber. Opt Lett. 2007 Jul 1;32(13):1848-50.

  • Office-based laryngeal laser surgery: a review of 443 cases using three wavelengths. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Jul;137(1):146-51.

  • Thulium Laser versus Standard Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A Randomized Prospective Trial. Eur Urol. 2007 Jun 4; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Editorial Comment on: Thulium Laser versus Standard Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A Randomized Prospective Trial. Eur Urol. 2007 Jun 11; [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.

  • Office-based laryngeal laser surgery with local anesthesia. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Jun;15(3):141-7. Review.

  • Bladder neck incision using a 70 W 2 micron continuous wave laser (RevoLix). World J Urol. 2007 Jun;25(3):263-7. Epub 2007 May 1.

  • Mid-infrared emission characteristic and energy transfer of Ho3+-doped tellurite glass sensitized by Tm 3+. J Fluoresc. 2007 May;17(3):301-7. Epub 2007 Mar 29.

  • Lasers in clinical urology: state of the art and new horizons. World J Urol. 2007 Jun;25(3):227-33. Epub 2007 Mar 28. Review.

  • Office-based and microlaryngeal applications of a fiber-based thulium laser.
    Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2006 Dec;115(12):891-6.

  • Cause of upper urinary-tract essential hematuria: Veno-caliceal fistula or contralateral coexistent upper-tract transitional-cell carcinoma? Case report.
    J Endourol. 2006 Nov;20(11):913-5.

  • 13C direct detected NMR increases the detectability of residual dipolar couplings.
    J Am Chem Soc. 2006 Nov 29;128(47):15042-3. No abstract available.

  • Effect of rare-earth component of the RE/Ni catalyst on the formation and nanostructure of single-walled carbon nanotubes.
    J Phys Chem B Condens Matter Mater Surf Interfaces Biophys. 2006 Aug 10;110(31):15284-90.

  • The electronic and vibrational structure of endohedral Tm3N@C80 (I) fullerene--proof of an encaged Tm3+.
    J Phys Chem A Mol Spectrosc Kinet Environ Gen Theory. 2005 Aug 18;109(32):7088-93.

  • Midinfrared laser source with high power and beam quality.
    Appl Opt. 2006 Jun 1;45(16):3839-45.

  • Electron- and positron-emitting radiolanthanides for therapy: aspects of dosimetry and production.
    J Nucl Med. 2006 May;47(5):807-14.

  • Assignment strategy for fast relaxing signals: complete aminoacid identification in thulium substituted calbindin D 9K.
    J Biomol NMR. 2006 Feb;34(2):63-73.

  • Synthesis of a new stable, neutral organothulium(II) complex by reduction of a thulium(III) precursor.
    Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Jan 28;(4):426-8.

  • Localization of touch versus heat pain in the human hand: a dissociative effect of temporal parameters on discriminative capacity and decision strategy.
    Pain. 2006 Mar;121(1-2):6-13. Epub 2006 Feb 9.

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Thulium Disc
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Thulium (CAS# 7440-30-4), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 231-140-2
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: F Highly flammable
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 11 Highly flammable.
      R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
  • 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 Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
    • For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
      Water.
      Halocarbon extinguisher
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Contact with water releases hydrogen (explosive).
    • 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
      Keep away from ignition sources
    • 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.
      Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
      Keep away from ignition sources.
    • 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:
      Handle under dry protective gas.
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
      Open and handle container with care.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
      Protect against electrostatic charges.
      Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      Store in cool location.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Store away from water.
      Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
      Store away from halogens.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Store in petroleum or under dry argon.
      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
      Full face protection
      Face protection
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Solid.
    • Colour: Silver-coloured
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                  1545 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:                  1727 ° C
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)    Highly flammable.
      Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

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

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                at   20 ° C            9.33 g/cm³

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:
      Contact with water releases flammable gases
      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:
      Oxidizing agents
      Water/moisture
      Acids
      Halogens
      Air
    • Dangerous reactions: Contact with water releases flammable gases
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Hydrogen
  • 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.
  • 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:     4.1 (F3) Flammable solids.
    • Kemler Number:            40
    • UN-Number:                3178
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Label                     4.1
    • Designation of goods:     3178 FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
                                 (thulium)

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        4.1
    • UN Number:                3178
    • Label                     4.1
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Correct technical name:   FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (thulium)

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          4.1
    • UN/ID Number:             3178
    • Label                     4.1
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Correct technical name:   FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (thulium)
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product: F Highly flammable

    • Risk phrases:
      11 Highly flammable.
      15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

    • 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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