Description

Samarium Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound essential for advanced material science and industrial catalysis. Its unique optical and magnetic properties make it a critical component in specialized manufacturing processes. This material is primarily utilized by the electronics, glass, ceramics, and catalyst development industries for applications requiring precise control over material characteristics.

Application

• Optical Glass & Ceramics: Acts as an absorber of infrared radiation and a dopant to control the refractive index and color in specialized glasses and ceramic capacitors.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Serves as a key component or promoter in catalysts for dehydration, dehydrogenation, and other organic synthesis reactions.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: Used in the production of phosphors for cathode-ray tubes, display panels, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Nuclear Industry: Employed as a neutron absorber in control rods for nuclear reactors due to samarium's high thermal neutron capture cross-section.
• Permanent Magnets: A vital raw material in the synthesis of samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnets, which offer high magnetic strength and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a starting material or reagent in inorganic synthesis and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium Oxide
CAS No.	12035-88-0
Molecular Formula	Sm2O3
Molecular Weight	348.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Samaria; Disamarium trioxide; Samarium sesquioxide; Samarium(3+) oxide; Samarium(III) oxide; C.I. 77990; Neodymium-doped samarium oxide (when applicable)
EINECS	234-814-3

Quality Control

Our Samarium Oxide is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, trace metal analysis, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance with your technical requirements.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sm2O3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Loss on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1 %
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable

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