CAS 12060-58-1 Samarium(III) oxide - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

Samaria, Oxygen(2-)

IUPAC Name

oxygen(2-);samarium(3+)

Molecular Weight

349

Molecular Formula

Sm2O3

Canonical SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Sm+3].[Sm+3]

InChI

InChI=1S/3O.2Sm/q3*-2;2*+3

InChI Key

FKTOIHSPIPYAPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

4,118° C (7,444° F)

Melting Point

850 ℃

Purity

99.9%|99.99%|

Density

7600 kg/m-3

Appearance

Light yellow

Storage

Storage temperature: no restrictions.

Complexity

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

235-043-6

Exact Mass

353.8267g/mol

Formal Charge

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

MDL Number

MFCD00011237

MeSH Entry Terms

samarium (III) oxide;samarium oxide;Sm2O3

Monoisotopic Mass

351.82422g/mol

Rotatable Bond Count

UNII

91N8739X2N

Application

Samarium(III) oxide, also known as Samaria, serves multiple specialized purposes due to its thermal stability and insolubility. Notably, it is used in the preparation of glass and ceramics where it enhances infrared absorption, making it invaluable for optical applications. In the realm of nuclear power, Samarium(III) oxide acts as an effective neutron absorber in control rods, helping to regulate nuclear reactions. This compound also plays a crucial role as a catalyst, specifically in the dehydration of acyclic primary alcohols to produce aldehydes and ketones. Additionally, Samarium(III) oxide aids in the creation of other samarium salts, particularly through reactions with mineral acids. Its diverse applications extend to lasers and thermoelectric devices, showcasing its versatility as a material for various high-tech industries.

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