OX1059 Thulium Oxide (Tm2O3) Powder (CAS No. 12036-44-1)

Thulium Oxide Powder Description

Thulium Oxide, also called Thulia, is the important dopant for silica-based fibre amplifiers, and also have specialized uses in ceramics, glass, phosphors, lasers. Because the wavelength of Thulium-based lasers is very efficient for superficial ablation of tissue, with minimal coagulation depth in air or in water. This makes Thulium lasers attractive for laser-based surgery. It can also be used in portable X-ray devices that has been bombarded in a nuclear reactor as a radiation source.

Thulium oxide (Tm₂O₃) is a pale green compound. Thulium oxide can be produced by burning thulium metal in air, or by decomposition of their oxoacid salts such as thulium nitrate. It is hygroscopic and absorbs water and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Due to the nature of Oxide compounds, Thulium oxide is not conductive to electricity. However, Thulium oxide has several applications in fuel cells and oxygen generation systems. 

Thulium Oxide Powder Application

1. Laser Applications:

Solid-State Lasers: Thulium Oxide is used in the production of solid-state lasers, such as Tm

(Thulium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) lasers. These lasers are particularly useful in medical, dental, and industrial applications because they emit light in the infrared range, which is ideal for cutting, surgery, and laser therapy.

2. X-ray Sources:

Portable X-ray Devices: Thulium Oxide serves as a radiation source in portable X-ray devices, especially in medical imaging. Due to the radiation properties of thulium, it can produce low-energy X-rays, making it suitable for diagnostic imaging.

3. Nuclear Reactors:

Nuclear Fuel Applications: Although thulium is not as widely used as some other rare earth elements, its oxide can be studied for potential applications in nuclear fuel, particularly in reactor designs that leverage its neutron absorption capabilities.

4. High-Performance Ceramics and Glass:

Dopant: Thulium Oxide is used as a dopant in ceramics and glass materials to enhance their optical and mechanical properties. For example, it can improve the optical transmission in fiber optics.

5. Luminescent Materials:

Phosphors: Thulium Oxide is used in luminescent materials, particularly in applications requiring specific color emissions, such as blue and green phosphors for displays or specialized lighting.

6. Magnetic Materials:

Research and Development: Thulium Oxide is sometimes used in the research of magnetic materials to develop new materials with unique magnetic and electronic properties.

7. Electronics and Quantum Technology:

Rare Earth Dopant: In the development of certain quantum computing and advanced electronic devices, Thulium Oxide is used as a dopant to improve the electronic and optical properties of materials.

Thulium Oxide Powder Specification

Thulium Oxide Powder Packing

Our Thulium Oxide is carefully handled to prevent damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition. 

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