Description

Scandium Sulfide CAS NO 12166-29-9 is an inorganic compound of the rare earth element scandium, known for its unique electronic and optical properties. This material is critical for advanced applications where high-performance semiconductors and specialized phosphors are required. It serves key roles in industries such as optoelectronics, solid-state lighting, and materials science research, where precise chemical composition and purity are paramount for product performance and reliability.

Application

• Solid-State Electronics: As a precursor for scandium-containing thin films in semiconductor devices and high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs).
• Optoelectronic Materials: Used in the development of specialized phosphors and luminescent materials for displays and lighting.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in select chemical synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Advanced Ceramics: A key additive for enhancing the properties of structural and functional ceramics.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing scandium sulfide coatings and layers.
• Solid-State Batteries: Investigated for use in novel electrolyte or electrode materials for next-generation energy storage.
• Photovoltaic Research: Explored as a component in thin-film solar cells and other photovoltaic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in fundamental research on chalcogenide materials and their physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Sulfide
CAS No.	12166-29-9
Molecular Formula	Sc2S3
Molecular Weight	186.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) sulfide; Scandium sesquisulfide; Dithioxoscandium; Scandium trisulfide; Scandium sulfide (Sc2S3); Scandium(3+) sulfide
EINECS	235-317-6

Quality Control

Our Scandium Sulfide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, elemental impurities, and physical characteristics. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications, with specifications available for various technical and high-purity grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Sc2S3)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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