CE1327 Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous (CeCl3) Powder (CAS No. 779008-60-5)

Catalog No.	CE1327
CAS Number	779008-60-5
Chemical Formula	CeCl3
Density	3.92 g/cm3
Melting Point	848 °С
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Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous (CeCl3) Powder is used in catalytic processes in various industries. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) is adept at delivering Cerium Compounds with both high purity and competitive pricing.

Other cerium compounds: Cerium (IV) Oxide / CeO2 powder, Cerium (III) Carbonates, Cerium (IV) Hydroxide, Cerium (III) Nitrate, etc.

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CE1327 Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous (CeCl3)

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Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous Description

Cerium Chloride (CeCl3), also known as cerous chloride or cerium trichloride is a white hygroscopic solid, which rapidly absorbs moisture in the air. Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous is a white granular crystal. It is soluble in water, ethanol, pyridine, and insoluble in ether and benzene.

Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous Specifications

Chemical Composition
Min. RECl3 (%)		99.50	99.00	98.50
Min. Nd2O3/TREO (%)		99.99	99.95	99.50
REOImpurities	La2O3	0.003	0.01	Total 0.1
	Pr6O11	0.003	0.01
	Nd2O3	0.002	0.01
	Sm2O3	0.001	0.01
	Y2O3	0.0005	0.01
Non-REImpurities	Fe2O3	0.0020	0.0030	0.0050
	SiO2	0.0020	0.0050	0.0050
	CaO	0.0030	0.0050	0.010
	NiO	0.0010	0.0020	0.0030
	V2O5	0.0010	0.0020	0.0030
	Cr2O3	0.0010	0.0020	0.0030
	Al2O3	0.0010	0.0020	0.0030
	MnO2	0.0010	0.0020	0.0030
Max.Waterinsolubles(mass fraction)%		0.02	0.05	0.1
Max.Moisturecontent(mass fraction)%		0.2	0.5	1.0

Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous Applications

Chemical Synthesis: Cerium(III) chloride anhydrous can serve as a precursor or reactant in chemical synthesis processes.
Catalysis: Cerium compounds, including cerium(III) chloride, are known for their catalytic properties.
Organic Chemistry: Cerium(III) chloride anhydrous is utilized in organic synthesis as a Lewis acid catalyst. It can facilitate certain reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation reactions, and act as a versatile reagent in organic transformations.
Materials Science: Cerium compounds are sometimes incorporated into materials to enhance specific properties. Cerium(III) chloride anhydrous may find applications in materials science, contributing to the development of ceramics, catalyst supports, or other functional materials.

Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous Packing

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Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous FAQs

Q1: What is Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous?

Answer: Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous, with the chemical formula CeCl₃, is a white crystalline powder used in various industrial and research applications. It is the anhydrous form of cerium chloride.

Q2: What are the typical applications of Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous?

Answer: Applications include use as a catalyst in organic synthesis, a precursor in the preparation of cerium-based materials, a component in fuel cell technologies, and as a dopant in glass and ceramics.

Q3: How is Cerium (III) Chloride Anhydrous synthesized?

Answer: It can be synthesized by reacting cerium oxide or cerium carbonate with hydrochloric acid, followed by evaporation of the solution to yield the anhydrous salt.