Description

Samarium Sulfate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium, valued for its unique chemical and catalytic properties. This compound is essential in advanced material synthesis and specialized industrial processes where precise control over chemical reactions is required. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of catalysis, phosphors, and electronics.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for organic synthesis and petroleum refining.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material in the production of specialized phosphors for lighting and display technologies.
• Glass & Ceramics: Imparts specific optical properties and coloration to specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a starting material or reagent in inorganic and materials chemistry research.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the fabrication of certain electronic components and doped crystals.
• Nuclear Applications: Employed in neutron absorption and shielding materials due to samarium's nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium Sulfate
CAS No.	38414-00-5
Molecular Formula	Sm2(SO4)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous: 588.92 g/mol)
Synonyms	Samarium(III) sulfate; Samarium sesquisulfate; Disamarium trisulfate; Sulfuric acid, samarium(3+) salt (3:2); Samarium trisulfate; Rare earth sulfate; Samarium sulfate hydrate; Samarium sulphate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Samarium Sulfate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sm2(SO4)3)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (REO basis)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	Contact for details

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