Description

Scandium Iodide (CAS NO 14474-33-0) is a high-purity inorganic salt of scandium, a critical rare earth element. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis and high-intensity lighting technologies. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, specialty chemical, and optoelectronics sectors seeking to leverage scandium's unique properties.

Application

• Metal Halide Lamp Production: Acts as a key dopant in high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps to improve color rendering and efficiency.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing scandium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a component or precursor in specialized catalytic systems for polymerization and organic synthesis.
• Solid-State Electrolytes: Used in research and development of scandium iodide-based electrolytes for advanced battery technologies.
• Scandium Metal Production: Functions as an intermediate in the metallothermic reduction process to produce high-purity scandium metal.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity starting material for synthesizing other scandium compounds in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Iodide
CAS No.	14474-33-0
Molecular Formula	ScI3
Molecular Weight	425.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium triiodide; Scandium(III) iodide; Triiodoscandium; Scandium iodide (ScI3); Scandium iodide, anhydrous; Scandium iodine compound; EINECS 238-479-7
EINECS	238-479-7

Quality Control

Our Scandium Iodide is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch is analyzed for purity, identity, and key impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ScI3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Scandium, Sc)	≥ 10.5%
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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