Thulium oxide, as a rare earth oxide, is of great value in optical materials and special applications due to its unique optical and physical properties.
Chemical Properties:
- Solubility: insoluble in water, soluble in acid to form thulium salts
- Thermal stability: high melting point, suitable for high temperature environment
- Optical properties: High refractive index and fluorescence properties for optical applications
- Catalytic performance: Exhibits activity in certain specific catalytic reactions
Applications:
Optical materials
- Laser material: A laser used for a specific wavelength
- Optical fibers: used for high-sensitivity optical communication
Medical applications
- Medical Imaging: For MRI and PET scans
- Radioisotopes: used in cancer treatment
Catalyst
- Organic synthesis: used for the catalysis of specific organic reactions
- Environmental protection: for wastewater treatment and air purification
Other applications
- Scintillation detector: used for radiation detection
- Sensors: for optical and chemical sensing
