Scandium(III) chloride hexahydrate (ScCl3•6H2O)-Crystalline

Characteristic

 

 Scandium(III) chloride is the inorganic compound with the formula ScCl₃. It is a white, high-melting ionic compound, which is deliquescent and highly water-soluble. Scandium(III) chloride is mainly of interest in the research laboratory. Both the anhydrous form and hexahydrate (ScCl₃•6H₂O) are commercially available.

Chemical formula：ScCl₃•6H₂O

Molar mass：259.40659 g/mol

Appearance：grayish-white crystals

Density：2.39 g/mL

Melting point：63-66℃ 

Solubility in water：soluble

Solubility in other solvents：insoluble in EtOH

Application

 

Scandium(III) chloride hexahydrate, which is freely soluble in water is used as a source for producing metallic scandium by electrolysis. It finds use in halide lamps, optical fibers, electronic ceramics and lasers.