Description

Scandium(III) Nitrate is an inorganic salt of scandium, a rare earth element, with the CAS number 13465-60-6. This high-purity compound is a critical precursor material for advanced materials synthesis, offering exceptional control over final product properties. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, catalysis, and high-performance materials sectors seeking to leverage scandium's unique characteristics.

Application

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs): As a key doping agent in electrolyte materials like scandia-stabilized zirconia (ScSZ) to enhance ionic conductivity and operational efficiency.
• High-Intensity Discharge Lamps: Used in metal halide lamps to produce a highly natural, white light with excellent color rendering properties.
• Advanced Ceramics & Alloys: A precursor for producing high-strength, lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys and specialty ceramic composites for aerospace and sporting goods.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst promoter in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Optical & Laser Materials: Used in the manufacture of specialized glasses and crystals for laser applications.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing scandium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating technologies.
• Research & Development: A fundamental starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new scandium-based compounds and applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium(III) Nitrate
CAS No.	13465-60-6
Molecular Formula	N3O9Sc / Sc(NO3)3
Molecular Weight	230.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium Trinitrate; Nitric Acid, Scandium(3+) Salt; Scandium Nitrate Hydrate (common commercial form); Scandium(3+) Nitrate; Scandium Nitrate (Sc(NO3)3); Scandium Nitrate, Anhydrous; Scandium Nitrate Hexahydrate; Scandium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate
EINECS	236-701-5

Quality Control

Our Scandium(III) Nitrate is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided to guarantee traceability 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sc2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Purity (Sc(NO3)3)	≥ 99.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 100 ppm (total)
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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