Terbium(III) chloride hexahydrate is a water soluble source used for the preparation of metallic terbium, which is used in electronic devices and an additive for special alloy namely Terfenol-D. It is used in the preparation of complexes, which are used in the spectrofluorimetric determination of various chemicals in pharmaceutical formulations. Further, it finds use in the preparation of terbium nanotubes.

Chemical Formula : TbCl3•6H2O

Sensitivity : Hygroscopic

Appearance : White powder

Solubility : Very soluble in water

Density (g/mL, 25°C): 4.35

Melting Point (ºC): 588

Boiling point (ºC, atmospheric pressure): 645