Scandium hydride (ScH₂) is a high-purity rare-earth compound known for its excellent hydrogen storage properties, thermal stability, and chemical reactivity. It is widely used in hydrogen storage systems, advanced metallurgy, specialized coatings, and high-performance material research. Due to its unique properties, scandium hydride plays a crucial role in precision engineering, scientific studies, and industrial applications.
Product Overview
Scandium Hydride (ScH2) is a hydride of scandium, widely used as a precursor for the preparation of high-purity scandium metal powders. As an intermediate in scandium compounds, scandium hydride exhibits good chemical stability, but it should be kept away from moisture and air. It should be stored in sealed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment.
Key Features
- High Purity: Available in 99% and 99.9% purity, fulfilling various application needs.
- Adjustable Particle Size: Particle sizes ranging from 50 mesh to 500 mesh are available, customizable to meet specific requirements.
- Stability: Chemically stable during storage, but care should be taken to avoid contact with moisture and oxygen.
- Good Reactivity: Scandium hydride has high reactivity, making it suitable for the synthesis of scandium metal and other scandium compounds.
Applications
- Rare Earth Metal Powder Preparation: Primarily used in the preparation of high-purity scandium metal powders.
- High-Performance Materials: Used in the synthesis of scandium-based alloys, rare-earth magnetic materials, and other high-performance materials.
- Optical and Electronic Fields: Utilized in the production of high-end optical devices, electronic components, and catalysts.