13550-45-3

Basic information

• Product Name: CERIUM
• Synonyms: Cerium in nitric acid;Cerium standard solution, 1 mg/ml Ce in 2% HNO3;Cerium plasma standard solution, Ce 10000μg/mL;Cerium AAS standard solution, Ce 1000μg/mL;CERIUM METAL;CERIUM ATOMIC ABSORPTION STANDARD;CERIUM ICP/DCP STANDARD;CERIUM ICP STANDARD
• CAS NO: 13550-45-3
• Molecular Formula: Ce
• Molecular Weight: 140.12
• EINECS: 231-154-9
• Mol File: 13550-45-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 795 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 3443 °C(lit.)
• Appearance: Clear colorless/powder
• Density: 6.67 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: CERIUM(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: CERIUM(13550-45-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: CERIUM(13550-45-3)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: C,Xi
• Statements: 22-23-36/38-34
• Safety Statements: 26-36-45-36/37/39
• RIDADR: UN 2031 8/PG 2
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 10
• HazardClass: 8
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 13550-45-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Cerium, a soft, silvery, and ductile metal, is the most abundant of the rare earth elements. It is a malleable gray element of the lanthanoid series of metals, often found in association with other lanthanoids in minerals such as monazite and bastnasite. Cerium is reactive, reacting with water and tarnishing in air. It has a wide range of applications across various industries due to its unique properties.

Uses

Used in Automotive Industry:
Cerium is used as a catalyst for the oxidation of CO emissions from motor vehicles, specifically in the form of cerium (III) oxide. This application helps reduce harmful emissions and improve environmental sustainability.
Used in Optics Industry:
Cerium oxide (IV) is utilized for precision polishing of optical components, ensuring high-quality finishes and enhancing the performance of various optical devices.
Used in Glass Industry:
Cerium compounds are employed in the production of glass, where they contribute to the desired properties and characteristics of the final product.
Used in Alloy Production:
Cerium is added to aluminum, iron, and magnesium alloys to enhance their properties, such as strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion.
Used in Manufacturing of Flints:
Cerium is used in the production of lighter flints, particularly for its ability to create sparks when struck, making it an essential component in the manufacturing process.
Used in Carbon-Arc Searchlights:
In compound form, cerium is used in carbon-arc searchlights, where it contributes to the intense light output and overall performance of the device.

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Reversible adsorption of oxygen as superoxide ion on CERIUM (cas 13550-45-3) doped zirconium titanate08/15/2019

Zirconium titanate (ZrTiO4) modified via cerium ions insertion in the oxide lattice has been successfully prepared via Sol-Gel synthesis forming solid solutions in the molar range between 0 and 10%. Cerium ions are hosted both as Ce4+ and Ce3+ ions whose ratio depends on the treatment undergone ...detailed

Amidophosphonate ligands as CERIUM (cas 13550-45-3) extractants in supercritical CO208/14/2019

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Evidence of the coexistence of multivalence CERIUM (cas 13550-45-3) oxide nano-particles in a sodium borate glass08/13/2019

A sodium borate glass containing both trivalent cerium oxide and tetravalent cerium oxide states nano particles of 2–5 nm in size was successfully prepared by doping the glass with varying amounts of cerium (IV) oxide with. X-ray absorption spectroscopy measurement was used to determine the coe...detailed

Luminescence and optical properties of CERIUM (cas 13550-45-3) oxide nanoparticles08/12/2019

Cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles present an interesting material for various applications in biotechnology and medicine. The mechanism of CeO2 nanoparticles activity is supposed to be related to the presence both Ce3+ and Ce4+ ions on the surface of the nanocrystal. Due to the Ce3+ ions, the ch...detailed

Reaction kinetics of CERIUM (cas 13550-45-3) on glassy carbon with in situ electrochemical treatment for CERIUM (cas 13550-45-3)-based flow battery08/11/2019

Carbon-based electrodes are promising for flow batteries. While cerium redox reactions on carbon materials have been investigated, further studies are of necessity to improve the fundamental understanding of the impact of surface functionalization on reaction kinetics. An electrochemical study o...detailed

Hydrogen production via solar driven thermochemical CERIUM (cas 13550-45-3) oxide – CERIUM (cas 13550-45-3) sulfate water splitting cycle08/10/2019

Production of H2 via water splitting reaction driven by concentrated solar power is one of the promising ways to fulfill the future energy demand. In this investigation, the cerium oxide – cerium sulfate H2O splitting (WS) cycle was thermodynamically analyzed and the obtained outcomes were comp...detailed