Terbium(III) acetate hydrate

CAS: 100587-92-6

Ref. 3D-AEA58792

Product Information

• Name: Terbium(III) acetate hydrate
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

Terbium acetate is a rare-earth metal that has luminescence properties. It is used in microscopy, optical devices, and light emission. Terbium acetate can be supercooled to temperatures below its freezing point without crystallizing. This property can be attributed to the alkyl substituents on the ligands of terbium compounds. The mechanistic study on terbium acetate provides insights into the nature of ligand-metal interactions and their effect on ferroelectricity and light emission. Ferroelectric materials are used in devices such as electro-optic modulators, which are required for various applications, including optical communication and data storage.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 354.07 g/mol
• Formula: Tb(CH₃CO₂)₃•(H₂O)x
• Purity: Min. 95%