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Samarium(III) chloride, ultra dry, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
This compound named Samarium(III) chloride has few practical applications but is used in laboratories for research on new compounds of samarium. Samarium(III) chloride is used for the preparation of samarium metal, which has a variety of uses, notably in magnets. Anhydrous SmCl3 is mixed with sodium chloride or calcium chloride to give a low melting point eutectic mixture. Electrolysis of this molten salt solution gives the free metal. Samarium(III) chloride can also be used as a starting point for the preparation of other samarium salts. The anhydrous chloride is used to prepare organometallic compounds of samarium, such as bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)alkylsamarium(III) complexes.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Ampouled under argon
Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | (decomposition) |
Melting Point | 678°C |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 50 g |
Merck Index | 14,8347 |
Solubility Information | It is soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 256.71 |
Percent Purity | 99.9% |
Packaging | Ampule |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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RUO – Research Use Only
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