Terbium

Name:
Terbium
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Tb
Properties:
Metallic luster. D 8.332, mp 1356C, bp 2800C. Reacts slowly with water; soluble in dilute acids. Salts are colorless, highly reactive, handled in inert atmosphere or vacuum.
Source:
See Rare Earth.
Derivation:
Reduction of fluoride with calcium.
Grade:
Regular, 99.9+% purity (ingots, lumps), single crystals.
Use:
Phosphor activator, dope for solid-state devices.