Terbium(III) chloride

Terbium(III) chloride

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Names
Other names terbium trichloride
Identifiers
CAS Number	10042-88-3 Y
EC Number	233-132-
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	61458
InChI InChI=1S/3ClH.Tb/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
SMILES Cl[Tb](Cl)Cl
Properties
Chemical formula	TbCl3
Molar mass	265.2834 g/mol
Appearance	white powder
Density	4.35 g/cm3, solid
Melting point	558 °C (1,036 °F; 831 K)
Boiling point	180 to 200 °C (356 to 392 °F; 453 to 473 K) (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)
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Related compounds
Other anions	Terbium(III) oxide
Other cations	Gadolinium(III) chloride Dysprosium(III) chloride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 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. Terbium(III) chloride frequently forms a hexahydrate.

Hazards

Terbium(III) chloride causes hyperemia of the iris. Conditions/substances to avoid are: heat, acids and acid fumes.