Product Description
Samarium Oxide
Formula: Sm2O3
CAS No.: 12060-58-1
Molecular Weight: 348.80
Density: 8.347 g/cm3
Melting point: 2335° C
Appearance: Light yellow powder
Purity: 99.99%
Package: 50 kg per drum
APPLICATIONS
Samarium oxide, a rare earth compound, has a variety of applications in different fields due to its unique chemical and physical properties. Some of its key applications include:
1. Permanent Magnets: Samarium oxide is used to produce samarium-cobalt magnets, which are known for their high resistance to demagnetization and their ability to operate at high temperatures. These magnets are used in a variety of applications including in motors, headphones, and in specialized industrial machinery.
2. Catalysis: It acts as a catalyst in several chemical reactions, including in the dehydration and dehydrogenation of ethanol.
3. Ceramics and Glass: Samarium oxide is used as a stabilizer in certain types of ceramics and glass, enhancing their properties and durability. It's also used in glass coatings to absorb infrared light.
4. Nuclear Reactors: Due to its ability to absorb neutrons, samarium oxide is used in control rods for nuclear reactors, playing a critical role in regulating the fission process.
5. Electronics and Semiconductors: It is used in the electronics industry for manufacturing certain types of capacitors and resistors.
6. Optics: In optical applications, samarium oxide is used to filter out infrared radiation, and it is also used in specialized glasses for optical lasers and masers.
7. Radiation Therapy: In the medical field, samarium-153 lexidronam, which contains samarium, is used in the treatment of pain in cancer patients with bone metastases.
8. Research and Development: Samarium oxide is also used in various scientific research applications due to its unique properties, including in studies related to advanced materials and physics.
These applications leverage the distinct properties of samarium oxide, making it a valuable material in several high-tech and industrial sectors.
Test Item |
Standard |
Results |
Sm2O3/TREO |
≥99.9% |
99.99% |
Main Component TREO |
≥99% |
99.85% |
RE Impurities (ppm/TREO) |
La2O3 |
≤15 |
3.8 |
CeO2 |
≤15 |
4.0 |
Pr6O11 |
≤15 |
3.5 |
Nd2O3 |
≤15 |
4.2 |
Eu2O3 |
≤15 |
4.5 |
Gd2O3 |
≤15 |
3.2 |
Tb4O7 |
≤10 |
3.6 |
Dy2O3 |
≤10 |
3.5 |
Ho2O3 |
≤10 |
4.3 |
Er2O3 |
≤10 |
4.0 |
Tm2O3 |
≤10 |
3.0 |
Yb2O3 |
≤10 |
3.3 |
Lu2O3 |
≤15 |
4.2 |
Y2O3 |
≤15 |
4.3 |
Non-RE Impurities (ppm) |
Fe2O3 |
≤20 |
8 |
SiO2 |
≤30 |
10 |
Cl- |
≤30 |
12 |
L.O.I. |
≤1.0% |
0.25% |
Conclusion |
Comply with above standard. |
This is only one spec for 99.9% purity, we can also provide 99.5%, 99.95% purity. Samarium oxidewith special requirements for impurities can be customized according to customer's requirements.
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≤25kg: within three working days after payment received.
>25kg: one week
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We can provide small free samples for quality evaluation purpose!
5)Package
1kg per bag fpr samples, 25kg or 50kg per drum, or as you required.
6)Storage
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.