Description

Cerium Tetrahydroxide is an important inorganic compound of cerium, a key member of the rare earth elements. This material serves as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and industrial chemical processes. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity rare earth intermediates.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of cerium-based catalysts for automotive exhaust systems, petroleum cracking, and organic synthesis.
• Polishing Compounds: Acts as a key ingredient in the formulation of high-performance chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries for glass, silicon, and semiconductor wafers.
• Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing: Imparts specific optical and structural properties as a dopant or additive in specialty glasses, phosphors, and advanced ceramics.
• Phosphor Synthesis: Serves as a starting material in the production of luminescent materials for lighting and display technologies.
• Environmental Remediation: Utilized in processes for water treatment and gas purification due to its adsorptive and catalytic properties.
• Chemical Research: Employed as a reagent in laboratories for developing new materials and studying cerium chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium Tetrahydroxide
CAS No.	12014-56-1
Molecular Formula	Ce(OH)4 or H4CeO4
Molecular Weight	208.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium(IV) hydroxide; Ceric hydroxide; Tetrahydroxycerium; Cerium hydroxide (Ce(OH)4); Cerium(4+) hydroxide; Cerium oxide hydroxide (CeO(OH)2); Ce(OH)4
EINECS	234-599-7

Quality Control

Our Cerium Tetrahydroxide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your application 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under conditions that minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or solid
Assay (as Ce(OH)4)	≥ 99.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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