Scandium nitrate
Scandium(III) nitrate, Sc(NO3)3, is an ionic compound. It is an oxidizer, as all nitrates are. The salt is applied in optical coatings, catalysts, electronic ceramics and the laser industry. Preparation 
Scandium nitrate can be prepared by the reaction between scandium metal with dinitrogen tetroxide. Sc + 3 N2O4 → Sc(NO3)3 + 3 NO 
The anhydrous form can also be obtained by the reaction between scandium chloride and dinitrogen pentoxide. The tetrahydrate can be obtained from the reaction between scandium hydroxide and nitric acid. Properties 
Scandium nitrate is a white solid which dissolves in water and ethanol. It has multiple hydrated forms, including the dihydrate, trihydrate, and tetrahydrate. The tri- and tetrahydrate exist in the monoclinic crystal system. Upon heating in air to 50 °C, the tetrahydrate transforms into the dihydrate, which at 60 °C further converts to Sc4O3(NO3)3·6.5H2O. At 140–220 °C, Sc4O5(NO3)3 is formed. Scandium nitrate has been found to form clusters when in an aqueous solution which can affect its behavior and properties in various ways. Small Angle neutron scattering has been used in experiments to show the clusters can contain as many as 10 scandium ions. This number depends on the concentration of the original scandium nitrate in the solution. Scandium nitrate, also known as Sc(NO3)3, is a white crystalline powder or solid with a molecular weight of 276.996 g/mol. This compound has a melting point of 180 degrees Celsius and a density of 2.80 g/cm3. It is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like methanol or ethanol, but insoluble in nonpolar solvents such as benzene and toluene. Scandium nitrate decomposes before it can boil, and therefore has no boiling point. However, it is essential to handle this compound with care, as it can cause harm if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin barrier. Exposure to scandium nitrate can cause skin, eye, and respiratory discomfort and irritation, and repeated exposure or extended exposure to this compound can lead to organ damage. Therefore, proper precautions should be taken when handling scandium nitrate to avoid any potential harm to health or the environment. Applications 
Scandium nitrate has been found to be a successful catalyst in chemical reactions such as Beckmann rearrangement of ketoximes to amides and the isomerization of allylic alcohols to aldehydes. The catalytic success of scandium nitrate can be increased by modifying its structure in ways such as adding a co catalyst. Scandium nitrate is also the precursor for the synthesis of other scandium based compounds such as scandium oxide or scandium hydroxide. Scandium nitrate has also been investigated for its potential in luminescent materials due to its ability to strongly emit in the blue region of the spectrum. References

Scandium compounds
Nitrates