Description

Cerium Trichloride is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium, widely recognized for its role as a versatile catalyst and precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its importance lies in its ability to facilitate key chemical transformations and serve as a critical source of cerium ions for specialized applications. This compound is essential for industries focused on catalysis, materials science, and specialized chemical manufacturing, where high-purity inorganic reagents are required.

Application

• Catalysis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• Materials Science: A key precursor for the synthesis of cerium-containing nanomaterials, phosphors, and optical glasses.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a source material for depositing cerium oxide (ceria) thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new cerium-based compounds and their properties.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed as a co-catalyst in specific Ziegler-Natta type polymerization systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium Trichloride
CAS No.	11098-86-5
Molecular Formula	CeCl3
Molecular Weight	246.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium(III) chloride; Cerous chloride; Trichlorocerium; Cerium chloride (CeCl3); Cerium(3+) trichloride; Cerium chloride anhydrous; CeCl3
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Quality Control

Our Cerium Trichloride is produced and handled under a strict 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. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term stability. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C in a well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CeCl3)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (Ce, by titration)	≥ 55.0%
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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