Description

Cerium(III) Sulfate Octahydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium, widely utilized for its unique catalytic and optical properties. This compound serves as a critical precursor and reagent in advanced material synthesis and industrial chemical processes. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the catalyst, glass polishing, and electronics sectors seeking high-purity rare earth materials.

Application

• Catalyst Manufacturing: Acts as a key component or promoter in automotive exhaust catalysts and various organic synthesis catalysts.
• Glass Polishing & Ceramics: Used in polishing compounds for precision optical lenses, display glass, and electronic ceramics.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing phosphors used in lighting, displays, and scintillation detectors.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a selective oxidizing agent or catalyst in organic and inorganic synthesis reactions.
• Water Treatment: Investigated for use in advanced oxidation processes for pollutant degradation.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in titrimetric analysis and other laboratory procedures.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Applied in electroplating baths for depositing cerium-containing coatings for corrosion resistance.
• Research & Development: A fundamental material for exploring new applications in material science, nanotechnology, and energy storage.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(III) Sulfate Octahydrate
CAS No.	10450-59-6
Molecular Formula	Ce2(SO4)3·8H2O
Molecular Weight	712.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerous Sulfate Octahydrate; Cerium Trisulfate Octahydrate; Cerium(3+) Sulfate Octahydrate; Sulfuric Acid, Cerium(3+) Salt (3:2), Octahydrate; Cerium Sesquisulfate Octahydrate; Cerium Sulfate (Ce2(SO4)3) Octahydrate; Rare Earth Sulfate
EINECS	233-956-7

Quality Control

Our Cerium(III) Sulfate Octahydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ce2(SO4)3·8H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (CeO2 basis)	≥ 44.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0

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