Description

Scandium Sulfide is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material science and electronics. Its unique electronic and optical properties make it a valuable precursor for specialized applications. This material is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of solid-state lighting, semiconductor doping, and high-performance ceramics. Scandium Sulfide CAS NO 53096-23-4 is supplied with a focus on consistent purity and reliable performance for industrial and R&D use.

Application

• Solid-State Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Acts as a host lattice or dopant for creating specific emission colors in LEDs and display technologies.
• Semiconductor Industry: Used in the synthesis of scandium-containing compound semiconductors (e.g., ScN, ScAlN) for high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) and piezoelectric devices.
• Advanced Ceramics: Serves as an additive to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of structural and functional ceramics.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized chemical synthesis and hydrogenation processes.
• Optical Coatings and Thin Films: Employed in the deposition of thin films for infrared optics and protective coatings due to its specific refractive index and hardness.
• Solid-State Electrolytes: Explored for use in next-generation solid-state batteries and fuel cells.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Used as a precursor for depositing high-purity scandium-containing films.
• Research & Development: A key starting material in academic and industrial labs for exploring new scandium-based compounds and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Sulfide
CAS No.	53096-23-4
Molecular Formula	Sc2S3
Molecular Weight	186.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) sulfide; Scandium sesquisulfide; Di-scandium trisulfide; Scandium trisulfide; Scandia sulfide; Sc2S3; Scandium sulfide (Sc2S3)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Scandium Sulfide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or with desiccant to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C in a well-ventilated area separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Sc2S3)	≥ 99.9% (metal basis)
Purity (Scandium)	≥ 45.0%
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	≤ 1000 ppm total
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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