Scandium

About Scandium (Sc)

Symbol: Sc
Atomic Number: 21
Atomic Mass: 44.955908
Melting Point: 1 541 °C (2 806 °F)

Scandium (Sc) is a metallic transition element. It is classified with Yttrium (Y) and the 15 Lanthanides (La) as Rare Earth Elements (REE). The element is used in several scientific and industrial processes.

Applications and Future Trends

Scandium is utilised in the development of solid oxide fuel cells, modern lighting technologies and the aerospace industry. Its intrinsic properties allow the manufacture of materials with lower density and increased mechanical strength, thereby enhancing performance in various applications.

Our Scandium Product Portfolio

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) offers a range of Scandium products designed to meet specific industrial needs:

Scandium Metals:

• Products: Pure Scandium Metal, Scandium Metal Powder
• Purity: 99.99%

Scandium Alloys:

• Types: Scandium-Aluminium Alloy, Magnesium-Scandium Premix Alloy
• Forms: Bars, Flanges, Plates, Tubes, Wires, Powder

Scandium Compounds and Catalysts:

• Products: Scandium Chloride, Scandium Nitrate, Scandium Oxide, Scandium Bromide Powder, Scandium Nitride Powder, Scandium Fluoride Powder, Scandium Triflate
• Purity: ≥99.9%

Scandium Evaporation Materials:

• Products: Scandium, Aluminium-Scandium, Scandium Oxide Evaporation Materials
• Purity: ≥99.9%

Other Scandium Products:

• Examples: Scandia Ceria Stabilized Zirconia Cathode Powder, Gadolinium Scandium Oxide Crystal Substrate
• Purity: ≥99.9%

Scandium Sputter Targets can be found here: //www.sputtertargets.net/Scandium.html

Why Choose Scandium from SAM?

Rarity and Value

Scandium is a rare earth metal with distinct physical properties. SAM products provide industry with documented access to this element, thereby supporting various research and industrial applications.

Advanced Aerospace Technologies

The integration of Scandium into light alloys reduces weight and increases structural strength, thereby improving fuel consumption in aircraft.

High Purity and Precision

SAM products comply with strict industrial standards and maintain purity levels necessary for reliable performance and consistent results.

Technical Expertise and Support

Our team possesses detailed knowledge of Scandium’s properties and applications. We provide technical support and offer assistance to meet specific requirements.

Reliable and Timely Delivery

Given a global presence and efficient logistics, products are delivered on schedule. SAM maintains reliable supply chains to ensure continuous availability.

Applications of Our Scandium Products

Aerospace

Scandium is utilised in the production of materials with reduced weight and increased durability, thereby improving aircraft performance. Quantitative assessments have recorded notable improvements in fuel efficiency.

Modern Materials

Scandium is applied in electronic devices, energy storage systems and in certain sports and medical products.

Research and Development

Scandium is employed in research across metallurgy, physics and materials science. It supports quantitative investigations in these disciplines.

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