Scandium metal | Sc cube | CAS 7440-20-2 | Rare earth material

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The main application of Scandium by weight is in Scandium-Aluminium alloys for minor aerospace industry components.

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Brief introduction
Product name: Scandium
Formula: Sc
CAS No.: 7440-20-2
Molecular Weight: 44.96
Density: 2.99 g/cm3
Melting point: 1540 °C
Shape: 10 x 10 x 10 mm cube

Specification

Material:	Scandium
Purity:	99.9%
Atomic number:	21
Density	3.0 g.cm-3 at 20°C
Melting point	1541 °C
Bolling point	2836 °C
Dimension	1 inch, 10mm, 25.4mm, 50mm, or Customized
Application	Gifts,science,exhibits, collection,decoration, education, research

Application

Aerospace Industry: Scandium is primarily used in the aerospace sector, where it is alloyed with aluminum to produce lightweight, high-strength materials. Scandium-aluminum alloys have improved mechanical properties, making them ideal for aircraft components such as structural parts and fuel tanks. Adding scandium enhances the alloy’s resistance to fatigue and corrosion, helping to improve the overall performance and safety of aerospace applications.
Sports Equipment: Scandium is used to make high-performance sports equipment such as bicycle frames, baseball bats, and golf clubs. Adding scandium to aluminum alloys creates a lightweight but strong material that improves the performance and durability of these products. Athletes benefit from the enhanced strength-to-weight ratio, which allows for better maneuverability and control.
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs): Pure scandium is used in the production of solid oxide fuel cells, where it is used as a dopant in the zirconium oxide electrolyte. Scandium enhances the ionic conductivity of zirconium oxide, thereby improving the efficiency and performance of the fuel cell. This application is critical to the development of clean energy technologies, as SOFCs are used in a variety of energy conversion systems, including power generation and transportation.
Lighting Applications: Scandium is used in the production of high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps and as a dopant in metal halide lamps. The addition of scandium improves the color rendering and efficiency of the lamp, making it suitable for a variety of lighting applications, including street lighting and industrial facilities. This application highlights the role of scandium in enhancing lighting technology.