Description

Scandium Sulfate Pentahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element scandium, serving as a critical precursor material for advanced materials synthesis. Its primary value lies in introducing scandium ions into solid-state matrices, enabling precise control over material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of solid oxide fuel cells, high-intensity lighting, and specialized aluminum-scandium alloys.

Application

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Electrolytes: As a doping agent in zirconia-based electrolytes to enhance ionic conductivity and lower operating temperatures.
• Advanced Aluminum-Scandium (Al-Sc) Alloys: A key source material for introducing scandium to significantly improve the strength, weldability, and thermal stability of aluminum alloys for aerospace and high-performance automotive applications.
• High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps: Used in the manufacture of metal halide lamps to produce a highly efficient, natural white light.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Employed as a precursor in the synthesis of catalysts for organic synthesis and petroleum refining.
• Electronic Ceramics: A starting material for producing scandium-containing ceramics with specific dielectric or piezoelectric properties.
• Laser and Optical Materials: Serves as a dopant in crystalline hosts for solid-state lasers and other optical devices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studies in inorganic chemistry, materials science, and rare earth chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Sulfate Pentahydrate
CAS No.	15292-44-1
Molecular Formula	Sc2(SO4)3·5H2O
Molecular Weight	468.16 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Scandium(3+) sulfate pentahydrate; Scandium trisulfate pentahydrate; Sulfuric acid, scandium(3+) salt (3:2), pentahydrate; Scandium(III) sulfate pentahydrate; Scandium sesquisulfate pentahydrate; Scandium sulfate (Sc2(SO4)3) pentahydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Scandium Sulfate Pentahydrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced materials manufacturing and research. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sc2(SO4)3·5H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Sc2O3 basis)	≥ 99.99% (4N)
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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