Thulium Powder | Tm Metal | CAS 7440-30-4 | -200mesh -100mesh
Brief information of Thulium Metal
Formula: Thulium powder
CAS No.: 7440-30-4
Molecular Weight: 168.93
Density: 9.321 g/cm3
Melting point: 1545°C
Appearance: powder
Application of Thulium Metal
Medical Imaging: Thulium is used in medical applications, particularly laser technology. Thulium-doped lasers emit light at specific wavelengths suitable for a variety of medical procedures, including soft tissue surgery and lithotripsy, which is used to break up urinary tract stones.
Nuclear Application: Thulium powder is used as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors. Its ability to capture neutrons makes it valuable in controlling nuclear reactions and improving the safety of nuclear power generation.
Phosphors and Electronics: Thulium is used to produce phosphors for display technologies such as cathode ray tubes and LED lighting. It helps produce blue and green light, improving the color quality and brightness of electronic displays.
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