Scandium(III) chloride hexahydrate, REacton™, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Scandium(III) chloride hexahydrate, which is freely soluble in water is used as a source for producing metallic scandium by electrolysis. It finds use in halide lamps, optical fibers, electronic ceramics and lasers.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 20662-14-0
• Molecular Formula: Cl3H12O6Sc
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 259.40
• MDL Number: MFCD00149852
• InChI Key: FKZFOHABAHJDIK-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: scandium(3+) hexahydrate trichloride
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Sc+3]

• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 1 g
• Merck Index: 14,8392
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 259.41 (151.32 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Grade: Reacton™
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Scandium(III) chloride hexahydrate

RUO – Research Use Only