Description

Ammonium Cerium(IV) Sulfate Dihydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of cerium in its +4 oxidation state, valued for its powerful and selective oxidizing properties. This compound is a critical reagent in analytical chemistry and organic synthesis, offering a stable and soluble source of ceric ions. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and water treatment industries for oxidation and titration processes.

Application

• Analytical Titrations: A standard oxidimetric reagent for the quantitative determination of various organic and inorganic reducing agents (e.g., iron(II), hydroquinone).
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a selective oxidizing agent for the conversion of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and in other redox transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex drug molecules where controlled oxidation steps are required.
• Water Treatment & Analysis: Acts as an oxidizing agent in chemical oxygen demand (COD) testing and in processes for degrading organic pollutants.
• Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for preparing cerium-based catalysts and catalytic supports.
• Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing: Used in research and development for doping glass and ceramic materials to modify optical and structural properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Cerium(IV) Sulfate Dihydrate
CAS No.	10378-47-9
Molecular Formula	(NH₄)₄Ce(SO₄)₄ • 2H₂O
Molecular Weight	632.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Ceric Sulfate Dihydrate; Ceric Ammonium Sulfate Dihydrate; Ammonium Hexasulfatocerate(IV) Dihydrate; CAS Dihydrate; Cerium(IV) Ammonium Sulfate Dihydrate; (T-4)-Bis(sulfato-O)diaquacerate(2-) diammonium; Ammonium Tetrakis(sulfato)cerate(IV) Dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium Cerium(IV) Sulfate Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance as an oxidizing agent. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and decomposition. Due to its oxidizing nature, keep away from combustible materials and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as (NH₄)₄Ce(SO₄)₄ • 2H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility (in 1N H₂SO₄)	Clear, yellow solution
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.002 %
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 0.5 %

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