Samarium Chloride SmCl3.xH2O

Product Properties

Product: Samarium Chloride
Formula: SmCl3.xH2O
CAS No.: 10361-82-7
Molecular Weight: 256.71 (anhy)
Density: 4.46 g/cm3
Melting point: 682° C
Appearance: Light yellow crystalline

Specification of Samarium Chloride

 
Sm2O3/TREO (% min.)99.99999.9999.999
TREO (% min.)45454545
Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.% max.% max.
Pr6O11/TREO
Nd2O3/TREO
Eu2O3/TREO
Gd2O3/TREO
Y2O3/TREO		3
5
5
5
1		50
100
100
50
50		0.01
0.05
0.33
0.01
0.01		0.03
0.25
0.25
0.03
0.03
Non-Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.% max.% max.
Fe2O3
SiO2
CaO
NiO
CuO
CoO		2
20
20
10
3
3		5
50
100
10
10
10		0.002
0.015
0.023		0.002
0.03
0.031

 

Application of Samarium Chloride

  • Catalysis: Samarium chloride acts as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving the formation or breaking of carbon-carbon bonds. It can facilitate various chemical transformations, such as cyclization, coupling, and rearrangement reactions, making it valuable in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its use in catalysis is appreciated for enabling reactions under milder conditions and improving selectivity towards desired products.

  • Materials Science: In materials science, samarium chloride is used in the synthesis of other samarium compounds, including oxides, sulfides, and metals. These compounds often have specific magnetic, optical, or electronic properties useful in manufacturing advanced materials for electronics, optics, and other high-tech applications. For example, samarium oxide (Sm2O3), which can be produced from samarium chloride, is used in ceramics, glasses, and catalysts.

  • Laboratory Research: Samarium chloride is widely used in chemical research and education to study the chemistry of rare earth elements. It is a common starting material for the preparation of samarium-based compounds and can be used to demonstrate the properties and reactions of lanthanides in academic settings.

  • Electrochemistry: In electrochemistry, samarium chloride can be used as an electrolyte in certain types of batteries and electrochemical cells. Its ionic nature and ability to conduct electricity when dissolved make it suitable for studies related to energy storage and conversion technologies.