Samarium(III) chloride, ultra dry, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11338707	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 035804.04	2 g
11328707	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 035804.09	10 g
11318707	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 035804.18	50 g

Description

This compound named Samarium(III) chloride has few practical applications but is used in laboratories for research on new compounds of samarium. Samarium(III) chloride is used for the preparation of samarium metal, which has a variety of uses, notably in magnets. Anhydrous SmCl3 is mixed with sodium chloride or calcium chloride to give a low melting point eutectic mixture. Electrolysis of this molten salt solution gives the free metal. Samarium(III) chloride can also be used as a starting point for the preparation of other samarium salts. The anhydrous chloride is used to prepare organometallic compounds of samarium, such as bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)alkylsamarium(III) complexes.

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.

• Ampouled under argon

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

• Boiling Point: (decomposition)
• 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
• Packaging: Ampule
• Density: 4.46 g/mL at 16°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Samarium(III) chloride, Ultra dry

• Melting Point: 678°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• MDL Number: MFCD00011235
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in water.
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Sm+3]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 256.71
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (REO)

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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• Ampouled under argon

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only