Description

Samarium Acetate is a versatile inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium, widely utilized in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. Its unique properties make it a critical precursor for manufacturing specialty phosphors, catalysts, and high-performance ceramics. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, chemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop innovative products with specific optical or catalytic functions.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions as a catalyst or catalyst component.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a key raw material in the production of samarium-doped phosphors for display and lighting applications.
• Ceramic & Glass Additive: Imparts specific optical and electronic properties to advanced ceramics and specialty glasses.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a starting material in laboratories for synthesizing novel samarium complexes and materials.
• Dopant for Solid-State Materials: Used to dope crystalline hosts to modify magnetic or luminescent properties.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the preparation of other samarium salts and organometallic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium Acetate
CAS No.	16922-04-6
Molecular Formula	Sm(C2H3O2)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 339.51 g/mol (Contact for hydrated form details)
Synonyms	Samarium(III) acetate; Samarium triacetate; Acetic acid, samarium(3+) salt; Tris(acetato-O)samarium; Samarium acetate hydrate; Rare earth acetate; Sm(OAc)3
EINECS	240-970-9

Quality Control

Our Samarium Acetate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, rare earth content, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as Sm2O3)	≥ 44.0 %
Samarium (Sm) Content	≥ 38.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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