Description

Scandium Perchlorate is an inorganic salt of scandium and perchloric acid, known for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce scandium ions into complex matrices, enabling the development of materials with enhanced properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, specialty ceramics, and electronic materials development.

Application

• Catalyst Research & Development: Acts as a precursor or co-catalyst in studies involving polymerization and organic synthesis.
• Advanced Ceramics & Glazes: Used in the formulation of high-performance ceramics and specialty glass to modify thermal and optical properties.
• Electronic Materials: Serves as a starting material for depositing scandium-containing thin films or coatings in semiconductor research.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a source of scandium (III) ions in the preparation of other scandium complexes and coordination compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key material for fundamental research in inorganic chemistry and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Perchlorate
CAS No.	14066-05-8
Molecular Formula	Sc(ClO₄)₃
Molecular Weight	437.30 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Scandium(III) perchlorate; Perchloric acid, scandium(3+) salt; Scandium triperchlorate; Scandium perchlorate hydrate; Scandium perchlorate solution
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Quality Control

Our Scandium Perchlorate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify identity, purity, and conformance to agreed specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment. Incompatible with strong acids and organic solvents; store separately.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Scandium content)	≥ 99.0% (metal basis) or as specified
Purity (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Water Content (KF)	Specified per grade (anhydrous/hydrate)

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