What is Tb? Important knowledge about Tb.

  1. Definition of Tb

Tb is the symbol for the chemical element Terbium, an element in the lanthanide group of the periodic table.

1.1 Names of Tb
1.1.1 Common name: Terbium
1.1.2 English name: Terbium

1.2 The atomic number of Terbium is 65.

1.3 The atomic mass of Terbium is 158.92535(2) u.

1.4 Terbium can form Tb3+ ions under standard conditions.

  1. Characteristics of Tb

2.1 Physical properties of Tb
Terbium is solid at room temperature, silver in color, odorless, and does not have a defined pH level.

2.2 Chemical properties of Tb
Terbium is easily oxidized, reacts with water to form Tb(OH)3 and H2, and reacts with halogens to form TbX3.

  1. Common chemical equations involving Tb
    Due to its relatively few chemical properties, there are not many characteristic reactions to mention.

  2. Preparation of Tb

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Tb is not feasible as the preparation of Tb requires complex technological processes.

4.2 Industrial production of Tb: Terbium is produced from xenotime and monazite mines, where it appears in the form of oxides. It is manufactured via the synthetic distillation process of Kuri-ther (also known as the Frank-Kester process).

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