Description

Samarium(III) Phosphate Hydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium, valued for its unique luminescent and catalytic properties. This compound is essential in advanced material science and specialized chemical synthesis, where its specific ionic characteristics are leveraged. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the electronics, ceramics, and research sectors for developing phosphors, specialty glass, and as a precursor for other samarium compounds.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key component in the production of specialized phosphors for lighting, display screens, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing catalysts used in organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a dopant to modify the optical and thermal properties of glasses and advanced ceramic materials.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for studying rare earth chemistry and developing new materials.
• Nuclear Applications: Potential use in neutron absorption and shielding materials due to samarium's nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium(III) Phosphate Hydrate
CAS No.	13465-57-1
Molecular Formula	SmPO₄·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous: 245.32 g/mol)
Synonyms	Samarium phosphate hydrate; Phosphoric acid, samarium(3+) salt, hydrate; Samarium orthophosphate hydrate; Trisamarium tris(orthophosphate) hydrate; Samarium(3+) phosphate hydrate; SmPO₄ hydrate; CAS 13465-57-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Samarium(III) Phosphate Hydrate 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) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and loss on drying. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (as SmPO₄)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Rare Earth Impurities (Total)	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%

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