Scandium foil is a kind of thin sheets that is made from scandium metal, which is rare earth metal foil. It is silvery white metal with metal luster. Scandium sheets turn yellow or pink when exposed to air. It pack in vacuum normally.
Scandium Foil
| CAS No.: 7440-20-2 | EINECS No.: 231-129-2 | Molecular Weight: Sc | Molecular Weight: 44.956 |
| Melting Point: 1541℃ | Boiling Point: 2836℃ |
| REM | Sc/REM | La | Ce | Pr | Nd | Sm | Eu |
| >99.0% | >99.99% | 5.87ppm | 4.91ppm | 3.65ppm | 4.92ppm | 5.67ppm | 4.35ppm |
| Gd | Tb | Dy | Ho | Er | Tm | Yb | Lu |
| 4.81ppm | 3.94ppm | 6.12ppm | 5.97ppm | 6.85ppm | 4.39ppm | 4.42ppm | 3.52ppm |
| Y | Fe | Al | Cu | Si | Ni | Ta | Ca |
| 6.52ppm | 351ppm | 227ppm | 245ppm | 82ppm | 133ppm | 9.5ppm | 67ppm |
The size of scandium sheets can be customizable.
Applications
Scandium foils find utility in the electronics industry, where their conductive properties are leveraged in various applications. They are used in the manufacture of electronic components, including capacitors and connectors, where their lightweight nature and resistance to oxidation contribute to the reliability and longevity of the devices. Additionally, scandium’s ability to improve the efficiency of solid-state lighting technologies makes it a valuable material in the development of advanced lighting solutions.
In the realm of research and development, scandium foils are utilized in experimental setups and scientific investigations. Their unique properties make them ideal for applications in materials science, nanotechnology, and other fields where precision and performance are critical. Scandium foils are often employed as substrates for thin films and coating, enabling the study of novel materials and advanced fabrication techniques.