Description

Scandium Nitrate Hydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element scandium, widely utilized as a high-purity precursor material. Its primary value lies in delivering a soluble and reactive source of scandium ions for advanced material synthesis and catalysis. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in sectors such as solid oxide fuel cells, high-intensity metal halide lamps, and aluminum-scandium master alloys.

Application

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs): A key precursor for manufacturing scandium-stabilized zirconia (ScSZ) electrolytes, which significantly enhance ionic conductivity and operational efficiency.
• Advanced Alloy Production: Used in the synthesis of aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) master alloys, imparting superior strength, weldability, and corrosion resistance to aerospace and automotive components.
• High-Intensity Lighting: Serves as a scandium source in metal halide lamps, producing a bright, white light closely resembling natural sunlight.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst dopant in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Electronic Ceramics: A starting material for producing scandium-based electronic ceramics and thin films with specific dielectric or ferroelectric properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a precursor for depositing scandium oxide (Sc₂O₃) films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Nitrate Hydrate
CAS No.	115906-70-2
Molecular Formula	Sc(NO₃)₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	230.97 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Nitric acid, scandium(3+) salt, hydrate; Scandium trinitrate hydrate; Scandium(III) nitrate hydrate; Scandium nitrate; Scandium nitrate pentahydrate; Scandium nitrate hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Scandium Nitrate Hydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material manufacturing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and other critical parameters 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sc₂O₃ basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Scandium metal basis)	≥ 99.9%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 30 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.