Thulium Compound

About Thulium Compounds

Thulium is a chemical element with the symbol Tm and an atomic number of 69. It is the 13th and penultimate element in the lanthanide series. In aqueous solution, soluble thulium compounds form coordination complexes with nine water molecules.

Thulium is the second least abundant lanthanide after Promethium, which is found on Earth only in trace amounts. It is a metal with a silvery-grey appearance. Despite its relative rarity and cost, thulium is used as a radiation source in portable X‐ray devices and certain high‐intensity lasers. It does not play a significant role in organic chemistry and is not considered particularly toxic.

Stanford Advanced Materials supplies thulium compounds at competitive prices. Thulium compounds are shipped securely in vacuum‐sealed plastic bags or in other containers under an argon atmosphere. Heavy foam is also utilised to protect this rare earth material. Accompanying documents include packing lists and analytical reports (COA).

Main Features of Thulium Compounds:

Rarity within the Rare Earths: Thulium is a rare earth element noted for its low occurrence and specific properties required for several specialised applications.

Optical Properties: Thulium compounds display measurable optical properties, including fluorescence, which is employed in lasers, optical fibres, and medical imaging.

Magnetic Properties: Thulium exhibits magnetic characteristics that are utilised in research and particular technological applications.

Applications of Thulium Compounds:

Laser Technology: Thulium‐doped lasers are used in medical procedures, material processing, and remote sensing due to their measured emission characteristics.

Medical Imaging: Thulium compounds are incorporated in imaging modalities such as X‐ray imaging and MRI contrast agents, thereby supporting accurate diagnosis and monitoring.

Research and Development: Thulium compounds are employed in research, for example in nuclear studies and spectroscopy.

Why Choose Thulium Compounds?

Scarce and Valuable: Thulium’s low abundance supports its use in specialised applications that require specific compound properties.

Laser Systems: Thulium‐doped lasers offer efficient energy delivery in various industrial and medical procedures.

Medical Imaging Applications: Thulium compounds are used in imaging and diagnostic processes.

Research Utility: Thulium compounds provide quantitative data on material properties, thereby supporting scientific research.