Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder is a black powder. HM provides high-quality Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder at a competitive price, which can be used as raw material for phosphors, and additives in special alloys and non-ferrous metals. Additionally, Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder finds application in the production of epitaxial films with high refractive index, as well as in the manufacturing of wear-resistant materials, encapsulation, and protection materials.

• Formula: ScN
• Density: 4.4 g/cm³
• Molar mass: 58.963
• Melting point: 2600℃
• Water soluble: reaction

Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder Specifications

Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder Properties 

• High melting point
• High hardness
• High mechanical strength
• High-temperature stability
• Chemical inertness
• High electrical conductivity

Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder Production Process

Methods for synthesizing Scandium Nitride (ScN) powder include:

• The reaction of Sc, Sc4C3, or ScH3 with N2 at temperatures of 800-900℃ under a nitrogen atmosphere to form ScN.
• Reduction of scandium oxide with carbon in a nitrogen atmosphere at a temperature of 1300℃.
• The use of scandium metal and nitrogen in a DC arc plasma discharge device to produce the powder.

Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder Applications

• Phosphors raw material
• Additives in special alloys and non-ferrous metals
• Epitaxial films of metals with high refractive index
• Wear-resistant materials, encapsulation, and protection materials
• Manufacturing of magnetic semiconductor materials

Scandium nitride powder is widely used in the electronics industry, as well as in electric light sources and spectral analysis, among other applications.

Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder Storage and Packing

Scandium Nitride (ScN) Powder should be kept sealed and stored in a cool and dry place. The vacuum packing is 100g/bag, 1kg/bag, 25kg/drum, or as required.