Scandium sulfate

Scandium sulfate
Names
IUPAC name
Scandium(III) sulphate
Identifiers
13465-61-7
Properties
Sc2(SO4)3
Molar mass 378.09 g mol−1
Appearance white hygroscopic crystals[1] or powder[2]
soluble
Hazards
R-phrases R36/37/38
S-phrases S26, S36
NFPA 704
Flammability code 0: Will not burn. E.g., water Health code 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g., turpentine Reactivity code 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g., calcium Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Scandium sulfate is the scandium salt of sulfuric acid and has the formula Sc2(SO4)3. It is used in agriculture as a very dilute solution as a seed treatment to improve the germination of corn, peas, wheat, and other plants.

References

  1. ↑ Alfa Aesar: Material Safety Data Sheet
  2. ↑ Sigma-Aldrich.com: Material Safety Data Sheet