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Cerium chloride (CeCl₃) is a high-purity rare-earth compound recognized for its excellent solubility, thermal stability, and chemical reactivity. It is widely used in catalysts, optical coatings, phosphor formulations, and advanced research applications. Due to its superior electronic and optical properties, cerium chloride plays a crucial role in precision engineering, scientific studies, and specialized industrial processes.
Product Overview
Cerium chloride (CeCl3) is a colorless block crystal with a molar mass of 246.47 g/mol and a density of 3.97 g/cm³. It has a melting point of 848°C and a boiling point of 1727°C, offering excellent thermal stability. This compound is widely used in the preparation of samarium-cerium scintillation crystals and as an essential raw material in the production of metallic cerium and other cerium compounds. Cerium chloride is available in 99.5% and 99.99% purity options and has strictly controlled water and oxygen content to ensure reliability in high-precision applications.
Product Features
- High Purity:Available in 99.5% and 99.99% purity options, suitable for precise research and industrial applications.
- Good Solubility:Offers high solubility and can be used in a variety of solvents.
- Thermal Stability:With a melting point of 848°C and a boiling point of 1727°C, it shows excellent stability in high-temperature environments.
- Various Particle Sizes:Available in particle sizes of 30-50μm and 3-5mm, catering to different experimental and production needs.
Applications
- Scintillation Crystal Preparation:Used in the preparation of LaCl3:Ce3+ scintillation crystals, widely used in detection equipment and radiation monitoring.
- Metallic Cerium Production:Serves as a raw material for the production of metallic cerium and other cerium compounds, applied in metallurgy and material science.
- High-Precision Chemical Experiments:Due to its high purity and adjustable particle size, it is suitable for various research and laboratory applications.
- Chemical Synthesis:Used as a raw material for other cerium compounds, with wide applications in the synthesis of fine chemicals.
| Item | Description |
| Product Name | Cerium trichloride |
| Chemical Formula | CeCl3 |
| CAS Number | 7790-86-5 |
| Purity | 99.5%, 99.99% |
| Water Content | ≤20ppm |
| Oxygen Content | ≤50ppm |
| Particle Size | 30-50μm, 3-5mm |
| Melting/Boiling Point | MP 848℃; BP 1727℃ |
| Physical Properties | Molar mass 246.47, colorless block crystals, density 3.97 g/cm³ |
| Storage Conditions | Sealed in aluminum-plastic or glass containers |
| Main Uses | Used for preparing LaCl3:Ce3+ scintillation crystals; used as a raw material for producing cerium metal and other cerium compounds |
