Description

Scandium Chloride is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element scandium, widely recognized for its role in advanced material science. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for applications demanding precise chemical and physical properties. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in sectors such as solid-state lighting, high-performance alloys, and catalysis.

Application

• Solid-State Lighting & Electronics: A key precursor material for manufacturing high-intensity discharge lamps and scandium-aluminum alloys used in semiconductors.
• Advanced Alloy Production: Used as an additive to produce lightweight, high-strength aluminum-scandium alloys for aerospace and automotive components.
• Catalysis & Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an efficient catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Laser & Optical Materials: Employed in the growth of single crystals for solid-state lasers and other optical devices.
• Research & Development: A fundamental starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new scandium-based compounds and materials.
• Ceramics & Fuel Cells: Used in the formulation of advanced ceramics and as a dopant in electrolytes for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Chloride
CAS No.	10361-84-9
Molecular Formula	ScCl3
Molecular Weight	151.31 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Scandium(III) chloride; Scandium trichloride; Scandium chloride anhydrous; Scandium chloride (ScCl3); Chloroscandium
EINECS	233-799-1

Quality Control

Our Scandium Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for advanced material applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including assay and trace metal impurity profiles, is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the product must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ScCl3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Assay (Sc2O3 Equivalent)	≥ 44.0 %
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Trace Metal Impurities (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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