Description

Scandium Trifluoride is an inorganic compound of significant industrial interest, primarily valued for its role as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its importance stems from its ability to introduce scandium, a rare-earth element, into matrices to enhance specific optical, electronic, and structural properties. This material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty glass, solid-state lighting, and catalysis who require high-purity scandium sources.

Application

• As a key precursor in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of scandium-containing thin films for electronics.
• In the manufacturing of specialized optical glasses and fluoride glasses with tailored refractive indices.
• As a starting material for synthesizing other high-purity scandium compounds and catalysts.
• In research and development of solid-state electrolytes and other advanced energy materials.
• For doping applications in luminescent materials and phosphors.
• In the production of synthetic crystals for laser and optical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Trifluoride
CAS No.	13709-47-2
Molecular Formula	ScF3
Molecular Weight	101.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) fluoride; Scandium fluoride; Trifluoroscandium; Scandium fluoride (ScF3); Scandium trifluoride, anhydrous; Fluoroscandium; Scandium fluoride, 99.9%; Scandium fluoride (1:3)
EINECS	237-255-4

Quality Control

Our Scandium Trifluoride is produced and handled under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards, typically 99.9% (3N) or higher, with trace metal impurities controlled to ppm levels. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics to guarantee consistency and reliability 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). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent hydrolysis. Incompatible with strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ScF3)	≥ 99.9%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total
Chloride (Cl)	< 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	< 50 ppm
Loss on Drying	< 0.5 %

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