CAS 12060-58-1 Samarium(III) oxide dispersion

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Samarium(III) oxide dispersion

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Catalog Number

ACM12060581-1

CAS Number

12060-58-1

Product Name

Samarium(III) oxide dispersion

Structure

Category

Nanoparticles

IUPAC Name

oxygen(2-);samarium(3+)

Molecular Weight

348.7g/mol

Molecular Formula

Sm2O3;O3Sm2

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

Application

Samarium(III) oxide dispersion serves several important purposes across diverse fields due to its unique properties. This dispersion is primarily used in the production of optical and infrared absorbing glass, effectively enhancing its capability to absorb infrared radiation. This makes it ideal for applications where infrared absorption is critical. Additionally, Samarium(III) oxide is employed in nuclear power reactors as a neutron absorber, playing a crucial role in controlling nuclear reactions. In the realm of chemistry, it acts as a catalyst, particularly in the dehydration of primary alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. Furthermore, it reacts with perchloric acid to form samarium perchlorate, which is instrumental as a reference material for calibrating spectrophotometers within the wavelength range of 200 to 500 nm. The unique characteristics of samarium make it a valuable component in glass, ceramics, and thermoelectric devices, highlighting its multifaceted applications across technology and industry.

Complexity

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

235-043-6

Exact Mass

353.8267g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

samarium (III) oxide;samarium oxide;Sm2O3

Monoisotopic Mass

351.82422g/mol