Characteristic

 

Samarium(III) Hydroxide Hydrate is a moderately water soluble crystalline Samarium source that decomposes to Samarium oxide on heating. It is generally immediately available in most volumes. Hydroxide Hydrates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds and certain catalyst and nanoscale (nanoparticles and nanopowders) materials. 

Chemical formula：Sm(OH)₃•xH₂O

Molar mass：201.37 g/mol (anhy)

Appearance：White Powder

Boiling Point：100°C at 760 mmHg

Vapour：24.5 mmHg at 25°C

Solubility：Soluble in water and moderately soluble in strong mineral acids.

 

Application

 

Samarium hydroxide (Sm(OH)₃) is an important samarium compound with many potential applications in electronics, optics and catalysis. It is used as a chemical intermediate. It is used in the separation and preconcentration procedures for the determination of lead using spectrometric techniques. It has specialized uses in glass, phosphors, lasers, and thermoelectric devices and it is mainly applied in Neutron absorption.