Description

Cerous Oxalate is a specialized inorganic salt of cerium and oxalic acid, widely recognized for its role as a high-purity precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its importance lies in providing a reliable source of cerium ions for the production of specialized ceramics, phosphors, and catalysts. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty glass industries seeking consistent material performance.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing cerium-based catalysts used in automotive exhaust systems and industrial chemical processes.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized phosphors for lighting, display technologies, and scintillation detectors.
• Ceramic & Glass Additive: Acts as a dopant or sintering aid in advanced technical ceramics and specialty optical glasses to modify physical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed as an intermediate in organic and inorganic synthesis routes to other cerium compounds.
• Polishing Compounds: A component in high-precision polishing slurries for optical lenses and semiconductor wafers.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials, including nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerous Oxalate
CAS No.	139-42-4
Molecular Formula	Ce₂(C₂O₄)₃
Molecular Weight	544.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium(III) Oxalate; Cerium Oxalate; Dicerium Trioxalate; Oxalic Acid, Cerium(3+) Salt; Cerous Ethanedioate; Cerium Sesquioxalate
EINECS	205-365-5

Quality Control

Our Cerous Oxalate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profile analysis via ICP-OES. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ce₂(C₂O₄)₃)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.