Scandium oxide (Sc2O3), also known as Scandia, is used in the productionof high intensity stadium lights. -Preparation of other scandium compoundsas well as in high-temperature systems (for its resistance to heat and thermalshock), electronic ceramics, and glass composition (as a helper material).

Scandium oxide (Sc2O3)

Formula: Sc2O3

Relative molecular mass: 138.2

Properties: white solid. Having a cubic structure of the rare earth sesquioxide. Density 3.864 melting point of 2403 ℃±20 ℃. Insoluble in water, soluble in hot acid. By the thermal decomposition of scandium salt obtained. It can be used as a semiconductor coating deposition material. Making variable wavelength solid-state lasers and high-definition television electron gun, metal halide lamps.

Uses: It can be used as a semiconductor coating deposition material. Making variable wavelength solid-state lasers and high-definition television electron gun, metal halide lamps.