Description

Samarium Nitrate is a versatile inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium, widely utilized in advanced material synthesis and industrial catalysis. Its high purity and consistent quality make it a critical precursor for producing specialty phosphors, catalysts, and high-performance ceramics. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, chemical, and glass industries seeking reliable performance in demanding applications.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing red-emitting phosphors used in cathode ray tubes (CRTs), plasma display panels (PDPs), and certain LED applications.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Employed as a precursor in the preparation of samarium-based catalysts for organic synthesis, including dehydration and polymerization reactions.
• Glass & Ceramics: Used as a dopant to impart specific optical properties to specialty glasses and to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of advanced ceramics.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a starting material in academic and industrial laboratories for synthesizing other samarium compounds and exploring new material properties.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in research and development related to neutron absorption and control rod materials due to samarium's nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Samarium Nitrate
CAS No.	10361-83-8
Molecular Formula	N3O9Sm
Molecular Weight	336.38 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Samarium(III) nitrate; Nitric acid, samarium(3+) salt; Samarium trinitrate; Samarium nitrate hexahydrate; Samarium nitrate (Sm(NO3)3); Rare earth nitrate; EINECS 233-796-5
EINECS	233-796-5

Quality Control

Our Samarium Nitrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, heavy metals, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Sm2O3)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Sm(NO3)3·6H2O)	≥ 99.9 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1 % (total)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.