Description

Magnesium Discandium Tetraoxide is a high-purity inorganic compound with the formula MgSc₂O₄, representing a specialized mixed metal oxide. This material is valued for its unique structural and electronic properties, making it a critical component in advanced material synthesis and high-performance ceramics. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of solid-state chemistry, catalysis, and electronic ceramics development.

Application

• Advanced Ceramic Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing high-performance ceramic components with tailored dielectric or catalytic properties.
• Solid-State Chemistry Research: Used as a model compound in the study of crystal structures, phase transitions, and properties of complex metal oxides.
• Catalyst Development: Investigated as a support or active component in heterogeneous catalysis for specialized chemical processes.
• Electronic Material Synthesis: Employed in the R&D of novel electronic materials, including potential applications in sensors or fuel cell components.
• Thin Film Deposition: Can be used as a target or precursor material in physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques for creating functional coatings.
• Additive for Specialty Glasses: Acts as a modifying agent to alter the optical or mechanical properties of specialty glass formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Discandium Tetraoxide
CAS No.	12032-33-6
Molecular Formula	MgSc₂O₄
Molecular Weight	186.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Scandium Oxide; Scandium Magnesium Oxide; Magnesium Scandate; MgSc₂O₄; Scandium Magnesium Tetraoxide; Discandium Magnesium Tetraoxide; Scandium-doped Magnesium Oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Discandium Tetraoxide is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and trace metal content is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to MgSc₂O₄ structure
Assay (MgSc₂O₄)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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