Samarium oxychloride or samarium oxide chloride is an inorganic compound of samarium, oxygen, and chlorine with the chemical formula .
Synthesis SmOCl can be synthesized by heating samarium oxide in a currect of chlorine.
Physical properties The compound forms white crystals of the tetragonal system, space group P4/nmm.
SmOCl thermally decomposes to form .
Uses SmOCl is investigated as a photocatalyst for environment remediation. Also used as a catalyst.
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