Description

Scandium Triiodide is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material synthesis and research. This material serves as a crucial precursor for the deposition of scandium-containing thin films and as a specialized reagent in organometallic chemistry. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the semiconductor, specialty chemical, and advanced ceramics sectors for its unique electronic and catalytic properties.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing scandium-doped or scandium-based thin films for electronic and optical devices.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Used as a starting material or catalyst in the preparation of novel organoscandium compounds for catalysis research.
• Solid-State Chemistry & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of new inorganic materials, including complex halides and doped ceramics, for property investigation.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial labs exploring the chemistry and applications of rare earth elements.
• Dopant Source: Used to introduce scandium ions into host lattices to modify electrical, magnetic, or luminescent properties.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Potential additive for modifying the refractive index or other physical properties of specialty glass and ceramic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Triiodide
CAS No.	42096-67-3
Molecular Formula	ScI3
Molecular Weight	425.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) iodide; Scandium iodide (ScI3); Triiodoscandium; Scandium triiodide anhydrous; Scandium iodide; Scandium triiodide, ultra dry; Scandium triiodide, sublimed grade
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Quality Control

Our Scandium Triiodide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a moisture-free environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ScI3)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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