Description

Scandium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element scandium, essential for advanced material synthesis and research. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile and soluble scandium source, enabling precise doping and property modification in next-generation materials. This compound is critically needed by manufacturers and researchers in the solid-state lighting, aerospace, and electronics sectors, where scandium's unique properties enhance performance.

Application

• Solid-State Lighting: As a key dopant in aluminum garnet (e.g., YAG:Sc) and other host materials for producing high-intensity, energy-efficient white LEDs.
• Aerospace Alloys: As a precursor for introducing scandium into aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) master alloys, which significantly improve the strength, weldability, and thermal stability of lightweight structural components.
• Catalyst Research: Serving as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, including olefin polymerization.
• Electronic Ceramics: Used in the production of specialized ceramics and solid electrolytes for sensors and fuel cells due to its ionic conductivity properties.
• Laser Crystals: As a doping agent in the growth of laser host crystals like Gd3Ga5O12 (GGG) for specific laser applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: As a starting material for the synthesis of other scandium compounds, including oxides, organometallics, and other inorganic salts.
• Thin Film Deposition: Utilized as a source material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for creating scandium-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	20662-14-0
Molecular Formula	ScCl3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	267.36 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 151.32 g/mol)
Synonyms	Scandium Chloride Hexahydrate; Scandium Trichloride Hexahydrate; Scandium(3+) Chloride Hexahydrate; Scandium Chloride (ScCl3) Hexahydrate; Scandous Chloride Hexahydrate; Scandium(III) Chloride, 6-Hydrate; Scandium Chloride 6-Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Scandium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis, to meet the stringent requirements of advanced material applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccator or inert atmosphere packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ScCl3·6H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Sc2O3 basis)	≥ 31.0%
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution
Chloride Content (Titration)	39.5 - 40.5%
Water Content (KF Titration)	39.0 - 41.0%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 50 ppm each

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