Terbium (Tb)
Terbium was first discovered in 1843 by Karl G. Mosander from Sweden through the analysis of bauxite. Although it may not be as well-known as other rare earth elements, terbium plays a crucial role in advanced technologies. Its applications are typically found in high-tech industries that are knowledge-intensive, technology-driven, and often involve significant economic value, making it a highly promising material for future development.
Main Application Areas:
(1) Phosphors: Terbium is commonly used as an activator in trichromatic phosphors, particularly in green light-emitting materials. For example, it activates phosphate matrices with strontium, silicate matrices with hydrazine, and strontium magnesium aluminate matrices under excitation conditions to produce a bright green light. These phosphors are widely used in lighting and display technologies.
(2) Magneto-Optical Storage Materials: In recent years, lanthanide-based magneto-optical materials have entered mass production. Tb-Fe amorphous films have been used in magneto-optical discs, significantly increasing storage capacity by up to 10 to 15 times compared to traditional storage media. This advancement has made terbium essential in data storage solutions.
(3) Magneto-Optical Glass: Ytterbium-containing Faraday rotators are key components in laser technology, used in devices such as isolators and circulators. Another important application is in Terfenol, a magnetostrictive alloy developed in the 1970s. Terfenol consists mostly of iron, with a portion made up of strontium and barium. It was originally developed at the Iowa Army Laboratory. When exposed to a magnetic field, Terfenol undergoes a much larger dimensional change than typical magnetic materials, enabling precise mechanical motion. Initially used in sonar systems, it is now applied in various fields, including fuel injection systems, liquid valve control, micro-positioning, actuators, and even aircraft wing adjustments.
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