CAS 20403-06-9: Samarium hydroxide

Samarium(III) hydroxide hydrate is a coordination compound of samarium and oxygen, with the chemical formula Sm(OH)3. It is an electrolyte with a neutral pH, which can serve as an oxidation catalyst in chemical reactions. In addition, it can be used as a hydrogen ion-selective electrode in nonaqueous solutions. Samarium(III) hydroxide hydrate can be used to study the morphology of particles and nanocrystallites in organic solution. The particle size and shape depend on the concentration of the solution, pH, temperature, and other factors. Samarium(III) hydroxide hydrate has also been used to study biological processes such as protein synthesis and enzymatic activity.

Samarium hydroxide (Sm(OH)3) is an important samarium compound with many potential applications in electronics, optics and catalysis. It is used as a chemical intermediate. It is used in the separation and preconcentration procedures for the determination of lead using spectrometric techniques. It has specialized uses in glass, phosphors, lasers, and thermoelectric devices and it is mainly applied in Neutron absorption. 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.