CL1534 Samarium Chloride Powder (CAS No. 10361-82-7)

Catalog No.	CL1534
CAS Number	10361-82-7
Appearance	Light yellow crystalline
Chemical Formula	SmCl3
Density (at R.T.)	4.46 g/cm3
Solubleness	Soluble in water, moderately soluble in strong min
Molecular Weight	256.71 (anhy)
Stability	Slightly hygroscopic
Multilingual	SamariumChlorid, Chlorure De Samarium, Cloruro Del

Samarium Chloride has specialized uses in glass, phosphors, lasers, and thermoelectric devices. Stanford Advanced Materials provides high-purity Samarium Chloride at a competitive price.

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Samarium Chloride Description

Samarium chloride is used in various applications, including as a catalyst in organic synthesis, a precursor for samarium-based compounds, and as a dopant in the manufacturing of phosphors for electronic displays. It is also used in the production of samarium cobalt magnets, which have high magnetic strength and are utilized in motors and headphones, among other applications.

Samarium Chloride Specification

Product Code	CL62-4N	CL62-3N	CL62-2N
Grade	99.99%	99.9%	99%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Sm2O3/TREO (% min.)	99.99	99.9	99
TREO (% min.)	45	45	45
Rare Earth Impurities	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
Pr6O11/TREO Nd2O3/TREO Eu2O3/TREO Gd2O3/TREO Y2O3/TREO	50 100 100 50 50	0.01 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.01	0.03 0.25 0.25 0.03 0.01
Non-Rare Earth Impurities	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
Fe2O3 SiO2 CaO NiO CuO CoO	5 50 100 10 10 10	0.001 0.015 0.02	0.003 0.03 0.03

Samarium Chloride Application

1. Catalysis: It is widely used as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions for various transformations, such as carbon-carbon bond formation, hydrogenation, and oxidation reactions.

2. Polymerization: Samarium Chloride is used as a polymerization catalyst in the production of synthetic rubber, where it helps in the additional polymerization of monomers like butadiene and isoprene.

3. Luminescence: It is utilized as a dopant in phosphors for fluorescent lamps and cathode ray tubes. Samarium chloride can create green, red, and blue lights when excited by ultraviolet radiation.

4. Magnetic materials: Samarium Chloride is utilized in the production of permanent magnets, particularly in combination with cobalt and other rare earth elements, to enhance their magnetic properties. These magnets are used in various applications, including electric motors, generators, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems.

5. Nuclear reactors: Samarium Chloride is used in nuclear reactors as a burnable neutron absorber to control the reactivity of the reactor core. It is added to the coolant circulating in the reactor to regulate the fission rate and prevent an excessive increase in power.

6. Chemical synthesis: It is employed in the synthesis of other samarium compounds, such as samarium bromide and samarium iodide, which find applications in various chemical reactions and organic transformations.

7. Medicinal applications: Some research studies suggest that certain samarium complexes may have potential applications in cancer treatment, where they can act as anticancer agents or imaging agents for diagnostic purposes. However, further research and development are still needed in this area.

Samarium Chloride Packing

Samarium Chloride is clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage which might be caused during storage or transportation.