Description

Samarium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate is a high-purity rare earth salt essential for advanced material synthesis and catalysis. Its unique lanthanide properties make it a critical precursor for manufacturing specialized phosphors, catalysts, and magnetic materials. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, chemical synthesis, and glass/ceramics industries for its role in creating materials with specific optical and catalytic functions.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in organic synthesis, particularly for cross-coupling reactions and polymerization processes.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Acts as a key dopant material in the production of specialized phosphors for display screens and lighting applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing other samarium complexes and organometallic compounds.
• Glass & Ceramics Industry: Employed as an additive to impart specific optical properties or to modify the physical characteristics of glass and ceramic materials.
• Magnetic Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of samarium-based magnetic alloys and compounds.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as a high-purity analytical reagent and standard in various chemical analyses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	13465-55-9
Molecular Formula	SmCl3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	364.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Samaric Chloride Hexahydrate; Samarium Trichloride Hexahydrate; Samarium Chloride (SmCl3) Hexahydrate; Hexaaquasamarium(III) Chloride; Samarium(3+) Chloride Hexahydrate; Rare Earth Chloride; SmCl3·6H2O
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Quality Control

Our Samarium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications, ensuring reliable performance in your processes.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider the use of desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow Crystalline Solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SmCl3·6H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (REO)	≥ 44.0%
Chloride Content	29.0 - 29.5%
Water of Crystallization	28.0 - 30.0%
Insoluble Matter in Water	≤ 0.01%
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)

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