Description

Cerium Monosulfide, 99 is an inorganic compound of cerium and sulfur, characterized by its high purity level of 99%. This material is significant for its role as a precursor and functional component in advanced materials science and industrial catalysis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of solid-state chemistry, electronics, and metallurgy for developing specialized alloys and phosphors.

Application

• Solid-State Chemistry & Materials Research: A key precursor for synthesizing complex cerium-containing sulfide materials and studying their electronic properties.
• Metallurgical Additive: Used as a grain refiner and desulfurizing agent in the production of specialized steel and non-ferrous alloys to enhance mechanical properties.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in petrochemical refining and organic synthesis processes due to cerium's redox activity.
• Electronic & Optical Materials: Investigated for use in semiconductors, thermoelectric devices, and infrared optical materials.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Material Precursor: Employed in the development of specialized phosphors for lighting and display technologies.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing cerium sulfide thin films in semiconductor fabrication.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium Monosulfide, 99
CAS No.	12014-82-3
Molecular Formula	CeS
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium(II) sulfide; Cerous sulfide; Cerium sulfide (CeS); Cerium monosulphide; CeS; Cerium sulfide, 99%; Cerium(2+) sulfide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cerium Monosulfide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product meets typical industry-grade specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystals
Assay (as CeS)	≥ 99.0 %
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)	Matches reference pattern for CeS
Trace Metal Analysis (ICP-OES)	Contact for details
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

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