Scandium(III) nitrate
Agent Name
Scandium(III) nitrate
CAS Number
13465-60-6
Formula
H-N-O3.1/3Sc
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Scandium nitrate; Scandium trinitrate; Scandium(3+) nitrate; Nitric acid, scandium(3+) salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1477
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Pentahydrate: White crystals; [Strem Chemicals MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in optical coatings, catalysts, electronic ceramics, and in the laser industry; [Wikipedia]
Comments
A nose, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; A mild skin and eye irritant; May be harmful by ingestion (dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and convulsions); [Strem Chemicals MSDS] See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases. See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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