Scandium Metal

Scandium metal (Sc), a rare earth metal, is a silver-gray metal with its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and high melting point of 1541℃.Although it is reactive in air, forming a light yellow or pink oxide layer, scandium serves in a wide range of industrial applications due to its unique properties. Scandium metal is available in various forms, including powder,sheets, foil, wire,and sputtering targets,and can produced using two methods, distillation and reduction. Distilled scandium exhibit higher quality, presenting itself as dendritic crystals with metallic luster, while reduced scandium typically appears in broken, irregular pieces.

Production Methods:

1.Distillation Method:This method yields high-purity scandium(99.999%),with dendritic-like crystal formation.

2.Reduction Method:While producing scandium at a slightly lower purity(99%),this method results in broken irregular pieces.

Scandium Metal

It easy to ignite and react with water to generate hydrogen. Compounding with acid turn out salts. Scandium is almost the same to other rare earth metal elements on other chemical properties like yttrium. The highest purity is at Sc/REM 99% and REM 99.999%. Scandium ingot is of REM 99.99% normally. Scandium powder is of REM 99.9% and particle size -100mesh and -200mesh normally.

Applications

1.Aerospace & Aircraft Manufacturing: Scandium is an additive in the creation of scandium-aluminum alloys, which provide significant weight reduction and strength enhancement compared to pure aluminum.These alloys are commonly utilized in the aerospace industry for manufacturing aircraft components, space shuttles,and rockets.

2.Alloys & High Melting Materials:Scandium metal serves in producing high-melting alloys, such as Al-Sc, Mg-Sc, and Sc-Ti alloys. These materials are ideal for applications requiring superior strength and heat resistance, particularly in high-performance aerospace and military technologies.

3.Metal Halide Lamps: Scandium wire plays an important role in the lighting industry, particularly in the production of scandium-sodium lamps.These lamps, used for high-intensity discharge lighting,are particularly effective for stadium lighting, streetlights, and industrial applications.

4.Electronics & Solar Cells: Scandium foil serves in the manufacturing of specialized electronic components, such as metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) devices and solar cells. Scandium slugs, in particular, serve as effective barrier metals in the production of silicon photocells.

5.Additives for Steel & Other Alloys: Scandium is a valuable additive for steel, tungsten, and chromium alloys. These alloys, with enhanced properties due to the addition of scandium, find application in high-performance tools, industrial machinery, and construction materials.

6.Third-Generation Illumination: Scandium’s role in third-generation illumination technoliges, such as scandium-sodium lamps, has been pivotal. These lamps provide enhanced light output and efficiency compared to traditional lighting, making them ideal for public and industrial lighting.

Market & Future Trends:

The demands for scandium is growing, driven by its increasing use in aerospace, advanced electronics, and energy-efficient lighting. As industries continue to focus on lightweight, high-strength materials, and energy-efficient technologies, the usage for scandium is expected to rise. The aerospace sector, in particular, has seen a significant increase in the adoption of scandium-aluminum alloys for their lightness and durability.

Scandium’s unique properties also make it a key material in emerging technologies such as fuel cells, high-performance batteries, and next-generation lighting systems. Additionally, its potential in enhancing solar energy efficiency and its role in electronic devices positions scandium as a critical material for future advancements in technology.

Why Choose Our Scandium Products?

We offer high-purity scandium in various forms to meet the needs of industries demanding precision and performance. With strict quality control standards, our scandium metal products are designed to deliver exceptional performance in high-temperature, high-stress environments. Whether you require scandium powder, foils, or alloys for aerospace, lighting, or electronics, our products are engineered to meet the highest industry standards.

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