Description

Scandium(III) Nitrate Hydrate, 99.90% is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element scandium, supplied as a hydrate. This material is critical for advanced material synthesis and research applications where trace metal purity directly impacts product performance and experimental reproducibility. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty alloy sectors seeking a reliable source of high-grade scandium compounds.

Application

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Electrolytes: A key precursor for doping zirconia-based electrolytes to enhance ionic conductivity and lower operating temperatures.
• High-Intensity Metal Halide Lamps: Used in the production of scandium iodide, which is added to mercury vapor lamps to produce a highly efficient, sunlight-like spectrum.
• Advanced Aluminum-Scandium (Al-Sc) Alloys: Serves as a source material for introducing scandium into aluminum alloys, significantly increasing strength, weldability, and thermal stability for aerospace and high-performance sports equipment.
• Heterogeneous Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst promoter in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Phosphors and Optical Materials: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing scandium-based phosphors and laser host crystals like GSGG (Gadolinium Scandium Gallium Garnet).
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a precursor for depositing scandium oxide (Sc₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial research for exploring new materials, catalytic cycles, and scandium chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium(III) Nitrate Hydrate, 99.90%
CAS No.	107552-14-7
Molecular Formula	Sc(NO₃)₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	230.97 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate water
Synonyms	Scandium Trinitrate Hydrate; Nitric Acid, Scandium(3+) Salt, Hydrate; Scandium Nitrate; Scandium Nitrate Hydrate; Scandium(3+) Nitrate Hydrate; Scandium(III) Nitrate; Scandium Nitrate, Hydrated
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Quality Control

Our Scandium(III) Nitrate Hydrate, 99.90% is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to confirm the high-purity specification and the absence of critical impurities from other rare earth elements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characterization is provided to ensure traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and combustible organics.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Assay (Scandium Oxide Basis)	≥ 99.90%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Reported on COA
Insoluble Matter	< 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	< 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	< 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Rare Earth Impurities (Individual)	< 50 ppm

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