Description

Cerium (III) Hydride is an inorganic chemical compound of the rare earth metal cerium. This material is valued for its strong reducing properties and its role as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized in research and development settings, particularly in catalysis, hydrogen storage studies, and the preparation of specialized cerium alloys. The compound is commercially available to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and academic laboratories.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Acts as a potent reducing agent or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Hydrogen Storage Material Development: Investigated for its potential in solid-state hydrogen storage systems due to its hydride properties.
• Metallurgy & Alloy Production: Used as an additive or intermediate in the production of specialized cerium-containing alloys and metals.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing cerium-based thin films and coatings in semiconductor and optical applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a specialized reagent in synthetic inorganic and materials chemistry research.
• Gettering Applications: Can be used to scavenge oxygen or other impurities in high-purity metal and semiconductor processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium (III) Hydride
CAS No.	12643-00-4
Molecular Formula	CeH3
Molecular Weight	143.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium Trihydride; Cerium Hydride (CeH3); Cerous Hydride; Trihydridocerium; Cerium(3+) trihydride; Cerium Hydride Powder
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Quality Control

Our Cerium (III) Hydride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for metallic impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a desiccator when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cerium content)	≥ 95%
Purity (CeH3 phase)	≥ 90%
Oxide Content (as CeO2)	≤ 5%
Particle Size (Typical)	-100 mesh (Contact for details)

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