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Samarium Metal Organic Framework (Sm-MOFs, Purity: 99%, APS:30-40µm)

Samarium Metal-Organic Framework
Product No NRE-17012
CAS No. 7440-19-9
Formula Sm(NO3)3·6H2O
APS <40µm (can be customized)
Molecular Weight 158.925 g/mol
Purity 99.9%
Density 0.35g/ cm3
Pore Size ~10Å
Odor Odorless
SSA ~1300 m2/g (BET)
Color White

Samarium Metal-Organic Framework

Applications

Catalysis Samarium, as a rare-earth metal, is known for its interesting redox chemistry, and when incorporated into a MOF structure, it can serve as an effective catalyst in various chemical reactions. Sm-MOFs have been studied for their catalytic activity in organic transformations such as oxidation, reduction, and C-C bond formation. Due to the coordination environment of samarium within the framework, Sm-MOFs can participate in reactions that require Lewis acid sites, which makes them useful in reactions like the selective oxidation of alcohols, nitration, and other industrial-scale reactions.

Magnetic and Luminescent Properties One of the standout features of samarium is its magnetic properties and its ability to exhibit fluorescence, particularly in the near-infrared (NIR) range. These properties are often preserved when samarium is incorporated into a MOF, making Sm-MOFs useful in applications where these characteristics are beneficial:

Magnetic applications: Due to the magnetic nature of samarium ions, Sm-MOFs can be used in the development of magnetic materials for applications like data storage, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents, and sensor technologies.

Luminescent applications: Sm-MOFs exhibit photoluminescent properties, making them useful for sensing applications, including environmental monitoring, detection of toxic gases, and chemical sensing, where they can respond to the presence of specific molecules by changing their luminescence.

Gas Storage and Separation Like other MOFs, Sm-MOFs have highly porous structures that allow them to adsorb and store gases, making them suitable for gas storage applications. Sm-MOFs have shown the potential to adsorb gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and hydrogen (H₂).

 

 

 

 

 

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