Description

Samarium Chloride is a key inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for ensuring the performance and reliability of downstream products in high-tech industries. This material is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty catalysts, phosphors, and magnetic materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key starting material for producing samarium-doped phosphors used in display and lighting technologies.
• Magnetic Materials: Serves as a raw material in the production of samarium-cobalt (SmCo) permanent magnets.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source material for depositing samarium-containing thin films.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for exploring new materials, including in solid-state chemistry and metallurgy.
• Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a doping agent to modify the optical and physical properties of specialty glasses and ceramics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium Chloride
CAS No.	10361-82-7
Molecular Formula	SmCl3 (anhydrous basis)
Molecular Weight	256.72 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Samarium(III) chloride; Samarium trichloride; Trichlorosamarium; Samarium chloride (SmCl3); Rare earth chloride
EINECS	233-796-5

Quality Control

Our Samarium Chloride is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, rare earth purity, and specific impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industrial and research-grade standards to meet the precise needs of our global clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SmCl3)	≥ 99.9% (Rare Earth Basis)
Samarium (Sm) Content	≥ 44.0%
Rare Earth Purity	≥ 99.5%
Impurities (ICP-MS)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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