Description

Samarium Nitrate, 99.9% is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium. This material is critical for applications demanding exceptional chemical purity and precise performance characteristics. It serves as a fundamental precursor in advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical manufacturing. Key industrial users include manufacturers of phosphors, catalysts, and specialty glass, as well as research institutions in materials science.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key raw material for manufacturing red-emitting phosphors used in display technologies, lighting, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Employed as a precursor in the preparation of samarium-based catalysts for organic synthesis and petroleum cracking processes.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Used as a doping agent to modify the optical and electrical properties of glasses and ceramic materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing samarium oxide thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D in inorganic chemistry, materials science, and rare earth chemistry.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in certain neutron absorption and shielding applications due to samarium's nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium Nitrate, 99.9%
CAS No.	24581-35-9
Molecular Formula	N3O9Sm
Molecular Weight	336.38 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Samarium(III) nitrate; Nitric acid, samarium(3+) salt; Samarium trinitrate; Samarium nitrate hexahydrate (common hydrated form); Sm(NO3)3; Rare earth nitrate; Samarium nitrate (1:3)
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Quality Control

Our Samarium Nitrate, 99.9% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to verify identity, purity, and conformance to specifications. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. The product is suitable for industrial and research applications where high-purity rare earth compounds are required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. As a strong oxidizer, store separately from combustible and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid
Assay (as Sm(NO3)3)	≥ 99.9 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1 % (Total)
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution

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