Description

Scandium Trihydroxide is an inorganic compound of the rare earth element scandium. This material serves as a crucial precursor for the synthesis of high-purity scandium oxide and other scandium-based compounds, which are essential in advanced material science. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), and specialty ceramics industries seeking to leverage scandium's unique properties.

Application

• Precursor for Scandium Oxide (Sc₂O₃): The primary industrial application is as an intermediate in the production of high-purity scandium oxide, a key material for advanced ceramics and phosphors.
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs): Used in the development of scandium-stabilized zirconia electrolytes, which enhance ionic conductivity and operational efficiency at lower temperatures.
• Specialty Ceramics and Alloys: Acts as a starting material for introducing scandium into aluminum-scandium master alloys, which significantly improve the strength, weldability, and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys for aerospace and high-performance applications.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in organic synthesis and petroleum refining due to its specific Lewis acidity.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and production of scandium-containing thin films for semiconductors and optoelectronic devices.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a raw material in the synthesis of scandium-activated phosphors for lighting and display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Trihydroxide
CAS No.	17674-34-9
Molecular Formula	Sc(OH)₃
Molecular Weight	95.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) hydroxide; Scandium hydroxide; Trihydroxoscandium; Scandium hydrate; Hydroscandium(3+) hydroxide; Scandium trihydrate oxide
EINECS	241-647-1

Quality Control

Our Scandium Trihydroxide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for advanced material synthesis and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Assay (as Sc(OH)₃)	≥ 99.0%
Scandium (Sc) Content	≥ 39.0%
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 35.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 0.1%

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