Scandium

The rare earth metal scandium is an important element for hydrogen fuel cell technology and therefore for the energy transition. Lighting technology and aviation are further areas of application. The element is categorised as a light rare earth.
Scandium oxide
Scandium metal
TREO min. 99 %
Sc2O3/TREO min. 99.99 %

Scandium is available from TRADIUM in the specified forms and purities for industrial requirements.

Specifications and profile

Specifications

Product specifications on composition and purity on request

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Profile

Name: Scandium 
Symbol: Sc 
Ordinal number: 21 
Density: 2.99 g/cm3 
Melting point: 1,541 °C 
Boiling temperature: 2,831 °C 

Areas of application

Green hydrogen
Industrial laser
High-performance ceramics

The most important area of application for scandium is hydrogen fuel cells, which are increasingly being used as an energy source in industry as well as in vehicles. The rare earth element is also a sought-after component in alloys, for example for the aviation industry, where its use can lead to weight reductions. Scandium is also used as a doping agent in laser technology, for the production of ceramic materials and as a catalyst for the production of hydrogen chloride.

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Jan Giese

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