Description

Scandium Hydride is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and energy research. Its unique properties, stemming from the combination of scandium and hydrogen, make it a valuable material for specialized metallurgical and hydrogen storage applications. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in sectors such as aerospace, solid-state hydrogen storage, and specialty alloy development.

Application

• Hydrogen Storage Medium: Investigated for solid-state hydrogen storage systems due to its ability to absorb and release hydrogen.
• Specialty Alloy Additive: Used in the development of high-performance scandium-aluminum and other lightweight, high-strength alloys for aerospace components.
• Chemical Synthesis Precursor: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of other scandium-containing compounds and organometallic complexes.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying hydrogen-metal interactions, catalytic properties, and novel material phases.
• Neutron Moderation: Potential application in nuclear technology as a material for moderating neutrons due to the presence of hydrogen.
• Electronic Materials: Explored for use in thin films and semiconductor research where specific hydride properties are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Hydride
CAS No.	43238-07-9
Molecular Formula	ScH3 (commonly represented; non-stoichiometric forms exist)
Molecular Weight	47.98 g/mol (for ScH3)
Synonyms	Scandium Trihydride; Scandium(III) Hydride; Hydrogen Scandium Alloy; Scandium Hydrogen Alloy; Scandane; Trihydridoscandium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Scandium Hydride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inert gas fusion analysis for hydrogen content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, phase composition, and metallic impurity levels is provided with each shipment to ensure compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container should be kept sealed and only opened in a controlled, dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Consistent with Scandium Hydride phase
Assay (Scandium Metal Basis)	> 99.9% (99.95% typical)
Hydrogen Content	Contact for details
Trace Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	< 1000 ppm total
Oxygen Content	< 1.0%
Nitrogen Content	< 0.5%

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