Scandio (SC) Scandium

Key characteristics

Scandium, the lightest element in the rare earth family, possesses exceptional transformational properties. When incorporated into aluminum, it creates Al-Sc alloys with amazing characteristics: mechanical strength that is 50 percent higher than pure aluminum, while maintaining extraordinary lightness and excellent corrosion resistance.

Revolutionary scandium applications

Premium sports equipment: from professional baseball bats to ultralight frames for racing bicycles that offer superior performance
Critical aerospace components: advanced structural elements that reduce the weight of next-generation aircraft, improving efficiency and range

Challenges and future prospects

The limited availability of scandium is the main challenge to its large-scale adoption. Currently, it is mainly mined as a by-product of processing other minerals, with China as the world’s leading producer. Recent discoveries of more concentrated deposits in Australia and Canada promise to increase its availability in the coming years, potentially revolutionizing various industries. Research continues to explore new, cheaper and more sustainable extraction methods.