Terbium
Overview
A heavy rare earth element used in permanent magnets and phosphors. Terbium enhances the coercivity of magnets and produces green phosphorescence in displays and lighting.
Strategic Relevance
Critical for magnet performance and green energy technologies. One of the most supply-constrained rare earths.
Applications
Price History
Historical price trend (USD/kg or USD/tonne)
Physical Properties
- Density
- 8.23 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1,356°C
- Atomic Number
- 65
- Category
- Rare Earth
Supply Concentration
- China90%
- Myanmar5%
- Australia3%
- Other2%
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Procyon Indicative Price
Form: Metal · Purity: 99.9%
Indicative price provided for information purposes, derived from Procyon Metals' trading activity. It is neither a firm offer nor investment advice. Firm quotes available on request, depending on volume, form and purity.
Request a quote →Frequently asked questions
What is the price of terbium?
In 2024, the reference price for terbium stood at around 850 USD/kg, compared with 980 USD/kg in 2023. Prices vary with purity, form (oxide or metal) and traded volume; the full history is charted above.
Where can you buy terbium?
Physical terbium is purchased through specialist traders. Procyon Metals supports clients end to end: sourcing from vetted counterparties, purity certification, insured logistics and secure storage in Brinks vaults.
Why is terbium a strategic metal?
Critical for magnet performance and green energy technologies. One of the most supply-constrained rare earths.
Which countries produce terbium?
Terbium production is highly concentrated: China (90%), Myanmar (5%), Australia (3%).