21 Sc 44.956
Atomic properties
Atomic number
21
Z
Density
2.985 g/cm³
at STP
Melting point
1541 °C
at 1 atm
Boiling point
2836 °C
at 1 atm
Crystal structure
hexagonal
Electron config.
[Ar] 3d¹ 4s²
Oxidation states
+3
most common
Market data
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Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Purity | Price Range (USD/kg) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandium Metal | Sc | 44.96 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $4,500-7,000 | Alloys, research, targets |
| Scandium Oxide | Sc₂O₃ | 137.91 g/mol | 99.9-99.999% | $3,800-5,500 | Ceramics, solid oxide fuel cells |
| Scandium Fluoride | ScF₃ | 101.95 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $4,200-6,000 | Optical coatings, metallurgy |
| Scandium Chloride | ScCl₃ | 151.31 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $3,500-5,000 | Chemical synthesis, catalysts |
| Scandium Nitrate | Sc(NO₃)₃·4H₂O | 303.02 g/mol | 99.9% | $3,200-4,500 | Chemical precursor |
| Sc-Al Master Alloy | Al-2%Sc | Variable | 2% Sc content | $180-250 | Aerospace alloys |
| Scandium Acetate | Sc(CH₃COO)₃ | 222.07 g/mol | 99.9% | $3,800-5,200 | Chemical synthesis |
| Scandium Carbonate | Sc₂(CO₃)₃ | 269.92 g/mol | 99.9% | $3,600-5,000 | Precursor material |
| Scandium Powder | Sc | 44.96 g/mol | 99.9% | $6,000-9,000 | Additive manufacturing |
| Scandium Foil | Sc | 44.96 g/mol | 99.9% | $8,000-12,000 | Research applications |
| Scandium Sulfate | Sc₂(SO₄)₃·8H₂O | 522.24 g/mol | 99.9% | $3,400-4,800 | Chemical processing |
| Scandium Hydroxide | Sc(OH)₃ | 95.98 g/mol | 99.9% | $3,300-4,600 | Precursor for oxide |
Suppliers by country
🇦🇺 Australia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Scandium International Mining | Scandium oxide, hydroxide | Nyngan Scandium Project, high-purity oxide |
| Clean TeQ Holdings | Scandium oxide | Sunrise Project, integrated with nickel-cobalt |
| Australian Mines Limited | Scandium oxide | Sconi Project by-product |
🇨🇦 Canada
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto | Scandium oxide | Sorel-Tracy plant, titanium dioxide by-product |
| Search Minerals | Scandium oxide concentrate | Foxtrot Project, REE co-production |
🇨🇳 China
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Hunan Oriental Scandium | Metal, oxide, compounds | Integrated producer, high-purity products |
| Guangxi Maoxin | Scandium oxide, master alloys | REE by-product recovery |
| Ganzhou Kemingrui | Scandium compounds | Chemical grade products |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| UC Rusal | Scandium oxide, Al-Sc alloys | Aluminum production by-product |
| Dalur JSC | Scandium concentrate | Uranium processing by-product |
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom Energy | Scandium oxide (captive use) | Solid oxide fuel cells |
| Stanford Materials | Metal, compounds, alloys | High-purity specialty products |
| American Elements | Full range of Sc products | Research grade materials |
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Kazatomprom | Scandium concentrate | Uranium processing by-product |
🇵🇭 Philippines
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo Metal Mining | Scandium oxide | Taganito HPAL nickel laterite by-product |
Market demand by product form
| Product Form | Global Market Size | Primary Markets | Main Applications | Growth Rate (CAGR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandium Oxide | $75 million | USA, Europe, Japan | SOFCs, ceramics, alloys | 12.5% |
| Al-Sc Master Alloys | $45 million | USA, Europe, Russia | Aerospace, defense | 15.2% |
| Scandium Metal | $15 million | USA, Japan, Europe | Research, electronics | 8.5% |
| Scandium Compounds | $10 million | Global | Catalysts, lighting | 7.0% |
| Scandium Powder | $5 million | USA, Europe | 3D printing, coatings | 18.5% |
Market trends
SOFC Growth: Bloom Energy and other SOFC manufacturers driving 40% of scandium demand Aerospace Adoption: Airbus qualifying Al-Sc alloys for next-gen aircraft structures Supply Diversification: New projects in Australia and Canada reducing Chinese dominance Price Stabilization: Long-term offtake agreements stabilizing historically volatile prices 3D Printing: Growing demand for scandium-containing powders in aerospace AM applications Recovery Technology: Improved extraction from titanium, uranium, and REE processing waste streams Strategic Metal Status: USA and EU classifying scandium as critical material
Moles per kilogram
| Product Form | Formula | MW (g/mol) | Moles/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandium Metal | Sc | 44.96 | 22.24 |
| Scandium Oxide | Sc₂O₃ | 137.91 | 7.25 |
| Scandium Fluoride | ScF₃ | 101.95 | 9.81 |
| Scandium Chloride | ScCl₃ | 151.31 | 6.61 |
| Scandium Nitrate (hydrated) | Sc(NO₃)₃·4H₂O | 303.02 | 3.30 |
| Scandium Hydroxide | Sc(OH)₃ | 95.98 | 10.42 |
| Scandium Sulfate (hydrated) | Sc₂(SO₄)₃·8H₂O | 522.24 | 1.91 |
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Production Cost
- Missing section: Energy Consumption