Description

Scandium Sulphate Octahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element scandium, supplied as a white crystalline powder. This compound is valued for its role as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and specialized chemical synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in sectors such as solid oxide fuel cells, high-intensity metal halide lamps, and aerospace alloy development.

Application

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs): A key electrolyte material precursor for enhancing ionic conductivity and operational efficiency at intermediate temperatures.
• Advanced Alloy Production: Used as a scandium source for manufacturing lightweight, high-strength aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) alloys for aerospace and automotive applications.
• High-Intensity Lighting: Serves as a starting material in the production of scandium halides for metal halide lamps, improving color rendering and luminous efficacy.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Employed in the synthesis of catalysts for organic polymerization and petroleum refining processes.
• Electronic Ceramics: A precursor material for doping in ceramics to modify electrical and thermal properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and trace element determination.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental compound for research in scandium chemistry, material properties, and new application discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Sulphate Octahydrate
CAS No.	52788-54-2
Molecular Formula	Sc2(SO4)3·8H2O
Molecular Weight	522.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) sulfate octahydrate; Scandium sulfate hydrate; Scandium trisulfate octahydrate; Sulfuric acid, scandium(3+) salt (3:2), octahydrate; Scandium sesquisulfate octahydrate; Scandium oxide sulfate hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Scandium Sulphate Octahydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sc2(SO4)3·8H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Sc basis)	≥ 17.2%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 30 ppm
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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