MSE PRO Samarium (III) Oxide (Sm₂O₃) 99.99% 4N Powder

Samarium (III) Oxide, Sm₂O₃, 99.99% 4N High Purity Powder

• Product Number: PO4101 (500g), PO4102 (100 g), PO4103 (1 kg)
• Formula: Sm₂O₃
• CAS Number: 12060-58-1
• Molecular Weight: 348.72  g/mol
• Density: 8.347 g/cm³ at 25°C
• Melting Point: 2335°C
• Color: Light yellow powder
• Solubility: Insoluble in water.
• Purity: 99.99% 4N (Sm₂O₃/TREO*)

Applications 

Samarium(III) oxide, Sm₂O₃ is used in optical and infrared absorbing glass to absorb infrared radiation. It finds use as a neutron absorber in nuclear power reactors to control the reaction. It is also used as a catalyst for the dehydration of primary alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. It has specialized uses in glass, phosphors, lasers, and thermoelectric devices.

Notes: More detailed product information including SDS, certificate of analysis (COA), lead time and volume pricing are available upon request. 

References

 1. Effect of Sm₂O₃ modification on Li[Li_0.2Mn_0.56Ni_0.16Co_0.08]O₂ cathode material for lithium ion batteries, Electrochim. Acta, Volume 108, 1 October 2013, Pages 441-448

 2. High performance Ni–Sm₂O₃ cermet anodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells, J. Power Sources, Volume 187, Issue 2, 15 February 2009, Pages 400-402

 3.  Effects of Li Doping on MgO-Supported Sm₂O₃ and TbO_x Catalysts in the Oxidative Coupling of Methane, ACS Catal. 2014, 4, 6, 1972–1990