Thulium metal is rare earth of silver hexagonal crystal. It is soft and ductile. Thulium slowly oxidize in air and turn thulium oxide that is light yellow crystal. It dissolve in acid, but not in water. The package must avoid air, oxide, acid, halogen and moisture. There are two production methods, reduction method and distillation method. The distilled thulium piece is dendritic with higher purity than reduced one. Tm can process into foil, sheet, rod, wire, powder and sputtering target. Tm ingot is of REM 99.99%. Thulium powder is of REM 99.9% and particle size -100mesh and -200mesh.
Thulium Metal
Tm/REM 99% REM 99.9%
| CAS No.:7440-30-4 | EINECS No.:231-140-2 | Molecular Formula:Tm | Molecular Weight:168.934 |
| Melting Point:1545℃ | Boiling Point:1727℃ | Density:9.321 |
Applications
Thulium metal’s unique properties lend themselves to a wide array of applications across various fields:
- Medical Technology: Thulium is increasing used in medical lasers, particularly thlium lasers, which are employed in various surgical procedures, including urology and dermatology, due to their precision and safety.
- Nuclear Reactors: Thulium acts as an excellent neutron absorber, making it valuable in nuclear applications where effective neutron capture is crucial.
- Electronics: Thulium compounds are utilized in the production of phosphor of solid-state lighting and display technology, enhancing brightness and color quality.
- Research and Development: Thulium is used in specialized alloys and as a dopant in various materials, contributing to advancements in technology and material science.