Description

Scandium Fluoride (As Fluorine) is an inorganic compound of significant industrial interest due to its unique combination of scandium and fluorine properties. This high-purity material is essential for advanced applications where precise chemical composition and exceptional material performance are critical. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the electronics, optical materials, and specialty alloy sectors for its role in enhancing product characteristics and enabling next-generation technologies.

Application

• Optical Coatings and Components: Used in the production of high-index, low-dispersion optical glasses and thin-film coatings for lasers and precision optics.
• Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor or dopant in the manufacture of semiconductors, solid electrolytes, and other electronic ceramics.
• Metallurgy and Alloying: Employed as an additive to aluminum-scandium master alloys, which impart superior strength, weldability, and thermal stability to aerospace and high-performance structural components.
• Solid-State Fluoride Ion Conductors: Investigated for use in fluoride-ion batteries and other advanced energy storage/conversion devices.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Utilized as a source material for depositing scandium-containing films in microelectronics and protective coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Fluoride (As Fluorine)
CAS No.	14017-33-5
Molecular Formula	F3Sc
Molecular Weight	101.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium trifluoride; Scandium(III) fluoride; Fluoroscandium; Scandium fluoride (ScF3); Scandium fluoride anhydrous; Trifluoroscandium; Scandium fluoride (1:3)
EINECS	237-829-6

Quality Control

Our Scandium Fluoride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, metallic impurities, and anion content. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of advanced material supply chains.

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 in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ScF3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Sc2O3 basis)	≥ 75.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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