Description

Cerium Carbide is a specialized inorganic compound valued for its unique combination of high-temperature stability and chemical reactivity. This material is crucial in advanced industrial applications where its refractory and catalytic properties are leveraged. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of advanced ceramics, metallurgy, and materials science for developing high-performance components and coatings.

Application

• Advanced Ceramics & Refractories: As a key additive to enhance the hardness, thermal shock resistance, and wear properties of structural ceramics and refractory linings.
• Metallurgical Additive: Used as a grain refiner and deoxidizer in specialty steel and alloy production to improve mechanical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in high-temperature organic synthesis and hydrocarbon reforming reactions.
• Surface Coating & Hardfacing: Incorporated into thermal spray or plasma coatings to create wear-resistant and high-temperature protective layers on industrial components.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in nuclear reactor control systems and shielding materials due to cerium's neutron absorption characteristics.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Utilized in the research and development of specialized electronic materials and thin-film devices.
• Abrasive Materials: Serves as a component in high-performance grinding and polishing compounds.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials with tailored thermal and electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium Carbide
CAS No.	12012-32-7
Molecular Formula	CeC2
Molecular Weight	176.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium(IV) carbide; Dicerium dicarbide; Cerium acetylide; CeC2; Cerium dicarbide
EINECS	234-586-1

Quality Control

Our Cerium Carbide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through a series of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), elemental analysis, and particle size distribution. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity levels is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its reactive nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent surface oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for CeC2
Assay (CeC2)	≥ 95.0%
Particle Size (D50)	< 45 µm (or as specified)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	Contact for details
Oxygen Content	Contact for details
Nitrogen Content	Contact for details

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