Description

Scandium is a rare-earth metal element with unique properties that bridge the gap between aluminum and the heavier lanthanides. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to significantly enhance the strength, weldability, and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys when added in small quantities. This high-performance material is essential for advanced manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, defense, and high-end consumer electronics, where lightweight yet exceptionally strong components are critical.

Application

• High-Strength Aluminum-Scandium (Al-Sc) Alloys: Used in aerospace components, military equipment, and high-performance sporting goods like bicycle frames and baseball bats for superior strength-to-weight ratios.
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs): Scandium-stabilized zirconia is a key electrolyte material, enabling higher efficiency and lower operating temperatures for cleaner energy generation.
• Lighting and Electronics: Scandium iodide is used in metal halide lamps to produce a highly natural, sunlight-like spectrum. It is also researched for use in semiconductors and laser materials.
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Scandium-modified aluminum powders are increasingly used in laser powder bed fusion to produce complex, crack-free, high-strength parts.
• Ceramics and Advanced Materials: Acts as a stabilizing and sintering aid in specialty ceramics, improving thermal and mechanical properties.
• Research and Development: Serves as a dopant or catalyst in various chemical and materials science research projects exploring new compounds and reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Scandium
CAS No.	7440-20-2
Molecular Formula	Sc
Molecular Weight	44.95591 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium metal; Scandium element; Scandium-45; Scandium, foil; Scandium, powder; Scandium, rod; Scandium, lump; Atomic number 21
EINECS	231-129-2

Quality Control

Our scandium is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity levels suitable for advanced industrial and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and trace metal impurities. We can supply material meeting various purity grades, from commercial (99.9%) to high-purity (99.99% and above), tailored to your specific alloying or research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its property of being easily oxidized, scandium metal must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon) in a cool, dry place. For long-term storage of fine powder or chips, sealing under vacuum or inert gas in a moisture-proof container is recommended to prevent surface oxidation and maintain reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-white metal, lump, ingot, foil, or powder
Assay (Scandium metal basis)	≥ 99.9% (3N), 99.99% (4N), 99.999% (5N) available
Trace Metallic Impurities (Typical, ppm)	Fe, Al, Ca, Si, Mg, etc. per grade specification
Oxygen Content	Specified per grade and form (lump vs. powder)
Form / Particle Size (Powder)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)

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