| Terbium(III) chloride | |
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Other names
terbium trichloride |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 10042-88-3 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | TbCl3 |
| Molar mass | 265.2834 g/mol |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Density | 4.35 g/cm³, solid |
| Melting point |
558°C |
| Boiling point |
180-200°C (in HCl gas atmosphere) |
| Solubility in water | soluble |
| Structure | |
| Crystal structure | hexagonal (UCl3 type), hP8 |
| Space group | P63/m, No. 176 |
| Coordination geometry |
Tricapped trigonal prismatic (nine-coordinate) |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox references | |
Terbium(III) chloride (TbCl3) is a chemical compound. In the solid state TbCl3 has the YCl3 layer structure.[1] Terbium(III) chloride frequently forms a hexahydrate.
Terbium(III) chloride causes hyperemia of the iris.[2] Conditions/substances to avoid are: heat, acids and acid fumes.
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