CAS 7440-30-4 Thulium - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

69Tm; CHEBI:33380; Thulium, plasma standard solution, Specpure, Tm 10,000g/ml; Thulium, foil, size 25 mm x 25 mm x 1 mm, 99.9% trace rare earth metals basis; EINECS 231-140-2; THULIUM 99.9%; RTR-024036; Thulium pieces; Thulium, wire, 0.1m, diameter 0.6mm, 99%; Thulium, foil, not light tested, 12.5x12.5mm, thickness 0.002mm, as rolled, 99%;

IUPAC Name

thulium;

Molecular Weight

168.934g/mol

Molecular Formula

Tm;

Canonical SMILES

[Tm];

InChI

InChI=1S/Tm;

InChI Key

FRNOGLGSGLTDKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

231-140-2

Exact Mass

168.934g/mol

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

168.934g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

0A^2

UNII

8RKC5ATI4P

Application

Thulium, despite its relative scarcity and expense, serves several niche purposes due to its unique properties. A significant application is the production of portable X-ray sources, where Thulium-170, a radioactive isotope, proves invaluable in the medical field for diagnostic imaging and in detecting defects in mechanical and electronic components. These X-ray sources are effective for about a year and require minimal shielding, typically just a small lead cap. Thulium also plays a role in the advancement of materials science, being used in superalloys and as a component in ferrites-ceramic magnetic materials critical for microwave technology. Additionally, Thulium(III) carbonate hydrate finds specialized applications in ceramics, glass, lasers, and as a dopant in fiber amplifiers, further emphasizing its importance in high-technology environments. Furthermore, Thulium's unique spectral properties make it useful in arc lighting, showcasing its versatility beyond traditional uses.

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