Samarium(III) chloride hydrate, REacton™, 99.99% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11336288	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 011232.06	5 g
11326288	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 011232.14	25 g
11346288	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 011232.22	100 g

Description

Samarium(III) chloride is used for the preparation of samarium metal, which has a variety of uses, notably in magnets. In laboratory Samarium(III) chloride can also be used as a starting point for the preparation of other samarium salts. It is used as infrares absorbing glass, lasers, color television phosphors, magnets, microwave filters. It is used as catalyst in cracking crude petroleum and used as an alloy with cobalt for magnets. It is used as neutron capture masers and have applications in nuclear industry.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10361-82-7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 256.71
• InChI Key: BHXBZLPMVFUQBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Sm+3]

• Molecular Formula: Cl3Sm
• MDL Number: MFCD00011235
• IUPAC Name: samarium(3+) trichloride

Specifications

• Melting Point: 110°C (in -5H₂O)
• Physical Form: Wet Crystalline Aggregates
• MDL Number: MFCD00011235
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Sm+3]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 256.71
• Percent Purity: 99.99%
• Odor: Acidic
• Assay: (REO)

• CAS: 10361-82-7
• Molecular Formula: Cl3Sm
• Merck Index: 14,8347
• InChI Key: BHXBZLPMVFUQBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: samarium(3+) trichloride
• Formula Weight: 256.71 (Anhydrous)
• Grade: Reacton™
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Samarium(III) chloride hydrate

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Warning

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only