Scandium metal

Scandium granules (Sc) are a metallic form of scandium, a silvery-white transition metal with atomic number 21. Scandium is valued for its role in aluminium-scandium alloy development and other advanced material applications. In granular form, it is convenient for controlled weighing, alloy preparation, and laboratory-scale material processing.

VIMATERIAL supplies scandium granules for industrial material development, metallurgical applications, and research purposes. Customized specifications and packaging options are available according to project requirements. Contact us for more information.

Properties

Key Features

• Alloying potential: Scandium can improve the strength and microstructural stability of aluminium alloys when added in controlled amounts.
• Metallic purity: Suitable for applications requiring controlled scandium content and material composition.
• Convenient processing: The granular form supports accurate weighing and addition during alloy preparation and material synthesis.
• Custom specifications: Purity, granule size, and packaging can be discussed according to application and processing requirements.

Applications of Scandium Granules

• Aluminium-Scandium Alloys: Used as a scandium source for developing aluminium-scandium alloys with improved strength, grain refinement, and weldability.
• Metallurgical Research: Applied in alloy development, composition studies, and investigations into the effects of scandium additions on metallic microstructures.
• Advanced Materials Development: Used as a starting material for preparing scandium-containing materials and evaluating their properties.
• Energy Materials Research: Suitable for selected material preparation and research processes involving scandium-containing compounds for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and related electrochemical applications.

Quality control

VIMATERIAL follows defined quality control procedures covering incoming material inspection, process checks, and final product inspection. Product specifications and inspection requirements can be discussed before ordering. Samples or supporting quality documentation may be available upon request, subject to product specifications and availability.

Packaging and storage

Scandium granules are supplied in sealed inner packaging, with an outer carton or wooden box selected according to the order quantity and transportation requirements.

Scandium metal can react with oxygen and moisture under suitable conditions. Store the granules in tightly sealed packaging in a cool, dry environment, preferably under an appropriate inert atmosphere when required by the product specification. Minimise exposure to air and moisture during handling, and use suitable protective equipment in accordance with the applicable safety data sheet (SDS).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What are scandium granules used for?

A: Scandium granules are primarily used as a metallic scandium source for aluminium-scandium alloy preparation, metallurgical research, and advanced material development.

Q2. Can I request a specific granule size?

A: Yes. Granule size requirements can be discussed according to your processing method and application.

Q3. How are scandium granules packaged?

A: Scandium granules are supplied in sealed inner packaging with suitable outer protection. Packaging and inert-atmosphere requirements should be confirmed according to the material specification and transport conditions.

Q4. Can VIMATERIAL provide samples or customized specifications?

A: Please contact our team with your required purity, granule size, quantity, and application. We can confirm available specifications, sample options, and lead time.