Scandium(III) chloride (CAS 10361-84-9)

Scandium(III) chloride hydrate is an inorganic compound that garners attention in the field of materials science for its role in the synthesis of scandium-containing materials. It acts as a scandium source for the production of alloying agents in the aerospace industry, where scandium alloys are valued for their high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. In the realm of catalysis, scandium(III) chloride hydrate is explored for its efficacy as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and polymerization processes. It is also a precursor in the preparation of scandium-doped ceramics and glasses, which exhibit enhanced electrical properties and are of interest in solid-state lighting and laser applications. Moreover, this compound is used in the synthesis of rare earth metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which have potential utility in gas storage, separation technologies, and as catalysts. In the field of luminescence, scandium(III) chloride hydrate is investigated for the development of phosphors and scintillation materials due to its ability to alter the optical properties of doped materials.