BR1945 Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate (metal basis) (CAS No. 85017-77-2)

Catalog No.	BR1945
Purity	99.99 %
Appearance	White powder
Molecular Formula	CeBr3•xH2O
Molecular Weight	379.83
Synonyms	Cerium tribromide, Cerous bromide

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate can be used as reactants or precursors in chemical synthesis processes. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) offers Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate renowned for exceptional quality, all at highly competitive prices.

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BR1945 Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate (metal basis)

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Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate Description

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate is a chemical compound that contains cerium in the +3 oxidation state, bromide ions, and water molecules in its structure. Compounds like cerium(III) bromide hydrate can be used as reactants or precursors in chemical synthesis processes. They may find applications in catalysis and materials science.

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate Specification

CAS	85017-77-2
Molecular formula	CeBr3•xH2O
Molecular weight	379.83
Melting point	722 ℃
Density	5.1 g/cc
Solubility	Soluble in water
Sensitive	Hygroscopic

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate Applications

The catalyst of organic synthesis
Scintillator crystal material
Medical imaging
Geophysics detectors
Nuclear non-proliferation testing
Environmental remediation
Oil exploration

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate Packing

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate FAQs

Q1: What are the primary applications of Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate?

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate is used in a variety of applications, including:

Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst in organic and inorganic reactions.
Material Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the synthesis of other cerium-based compounds.
Scintillation Detectors: Some forms of cerium bromide are used in scintillation materials for radiation detection.
Optical Applications: Occasionally used in specialized optical and phosphorescent applications due to cerium’s luminescent properties.

Q2: How is Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate produced?

Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate is typically prepared by dissolving cerium oxide or cerium carbonate in hydrobromic acid, followed by crystallization to obtain the hydrated form of cerium bromide.

Q3: How should Cerium (III) Bromide Hydrate be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place, in a tightly sealed container to protect it from moisture, as it is hygroscopic. Keep it away from acids and incompatible substances.