Description

Samarium(III) 2,4-Pentanedionate Hydrate, 99.9% (REO) is a high-purity rare earth metal coordination compound, also known as samarium acetylacetonate hydrate. This material is a critical precursor for advanced materials synthesis, offering exceptional purity and consistency essential for research and high-tech manufacturing. It is primarily utilized in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a high-purity samarium source for depositing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material for the production of samarium-doped nanoparticles and other functional nanomaterials.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Material Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialized phosphors for displays, lighting, and radiation detection.
• Polymer Additives & Stabilizers: Functions as a component in polymer formulations to impart specific thermal or optical properties.
• Research & Development: A vital reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials, magnetic properties, and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Samarium(III) 2,4-Pentanedionate Hydrate, 99.9% (REO)
CAS No.	64438-53-5
Molecular Formula	C15H21O6Sm • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 483.66 g/mol (Contact for hydrate-specific weight)
Synonyms	Samarium(III) acetylacetonate hydrate; Samarium tris(2,4-pentanedionate) hydrate; Sm(acac)3•xH2O; Tris(acetylacetonato)samarium(III) hydrate; Samarium 2,4-pentanedionate; Samarium triacetylacetonate; Rare earth acetylacetonate (Sm); 2,4-Pentanedione, samarium(3+) salt, hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Samarium(III) 2,4-Pentanedionate Hydrate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the specified 99.9% (REO) purity grade and is free from critical metallic impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to off-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Sm2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (REO)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Fe, Ca, Mg, Other REO	Each ≤ 100 ppm

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