Description

Scandium Trifluoride is an inorganic compound of scandium and fluorine, known for its high thermal stability and chemical inertness. This material is a critical precursor in advanced materials science, particularly for the synthesis of high-performance optical and electronic components. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the fields of specialty glass, solid-state lasers, and catalysis who require high-purity inorganic fluorides.

Application

• Optical Material Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing specialty optical glasses and fluoride crystals used in high-power laser systems and infrared optics.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for preparing scandium-based catalysts used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Electronic Ceramics: Used in the fabrication of advanced electronic ceramics and solid electrolytes for sensors and fuel cells.
• Thin Film Deposition: Employed in physical vapor deposition (PVD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to create scandium-containing thin films for coatings and semiconductor applications.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials with unique magnetic or luminescent properties.
• Metal Alloying Agent: Acts as a minor additive in aluminum-scandium alloys to enhance strength and thermal stability in aerospace components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Trifluoride
CAS No.	37362-95-1
Molecular Formula	F3Sc
Molecular Weight	101.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) fluoride; Scandium fluoride; Trifluoroscandium; Scandium fluoride (ScF3); Scandium trifluoride, anhydrous; Scandium fluoride, 99.9%; Scandium fluoride, 99.99%
EINECS	253-523-3

Quality Control

Our Scandium Trifluoride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration and impurity profiling via ICP-MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal content, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry place, ideally at 15-25°C, under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Keep the container sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ScF3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (ScF3) - High Purity	≥ 99.99%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 30 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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