Terbium(III) chloride ( Tb Cl₃) is a

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. In the solid state TbCl₃ has the YCl₃ layer structure. Terbium(III) chloride frequently forms a hexahydrate.

Hazards

Terbium(III) chloride causes

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of the

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. Conditions/substances to avoid are:

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, acids and acid fumes.

References

Chlorides Lanthanide halides Terbium compounds {{inorganic-compound-stub