Description

Scandium Oxide CAS NO 12060-08-1 is a high-purity inorganic compound, also known as scandia, with the chemical formula Sc₂O₃. This rare earth oxide is valued for its exceptional thermal stability, high melting point, and unique optical and electronic properties, making it a critical material in advanced technology sectors. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the solid-state lighting, aerospace, ceramics, and electronics industries for its role in enhancing material performance.

Application

• Solid-State Lighting: A key component in the production of high-intensity discharge lamps and as a phosphor dopant for high-color-rendering white LEDs.
• Aerospace & Defense: Used in the manufacture of high-strength, lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys for aerospace components and sporting equipment.
• Advanced Ceramics: Serves as a sintering aid and stabilizer in the production of transparent ceramics, such as for laser gain media and armor applications.
• Electronics & Catalysis: Employed in the synthesis of scandate cathodes for electron emitters and as a catalyst in organic chemical reactions.
• Optical Coatings: Utilized for thin-film deposition to create high-refractive-index layers in optical systems.
• Research & Development: A fundamental material for academic and industrial R&D in material science, solid-state physics, and chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Oxide
CAS No.	12060-08-1
Molecular Formula	Sc₂O₃
Molecular Weight	137.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandia; Scandium(III) oxide; Scandium sesquioxide; Dioxotriscandium; Scandium trioxide; Scandium oxide (Sc2O3); Scandium(3+) oxide
EINECS	235-042-0

Quality Control

Our Scandium Oxide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards, typically ranging from 99.9% to 99.999% (3N to 5N). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing trace metal impurities, phase purity (via XRD), and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee material integrity for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent caking and degradation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White fine powder
Assay (Sc₂O₃)	≥ 99.9%
Identification (XRD)	Conforms
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total

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