Description

Ammonium Cerium(III) Nitrate Tetrahydrate is an important inorganic cerium salt widely used as a versatile oxidizing agent and catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its high solubility in water and polar organic solvents, making it a practical and efficient reagent for numerous synthetic and industrial processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research laboratories in the chemical synthesis, materials science, and electronics industries.

Application

• Oxidation Catalyst: Employed as a selective and efficient catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds.
• Cerium Oxide Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for the sol-gel synthesis of high-purity cerium oxide (ceria) nanoparticles and thin films used in catalysis, optics, and fuel cells.
• Analytical Reagent: Used in titrimetric analysis and as a standard in various quantitative chemical determinations.
• Chemical Polishing: Applied in the polishing and planarization processes for glass, silicon wafers, and other optical materials.
• UV Absorber / Stabilizer: Incorporated into coatings, polymers, and glass formulations to provide ultraviolet light protection and stabilization.
• Laboratory Research: A fundamental reagent in inorganic and materials chemistry research for studying redox reactions and synthesizing novel cerium-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Cerium(III) Nitrate Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	13083-04-0
Molecular Formula	H20CeN7O18 or (NH4)2[Ce(NO3)5(H2O)]·2H2O
Molecular Weight	548.26 g/mol (Tetrahydrate)
Synonyms	Ammonium Cerous Nitrate Tetrahydrate; Cerium Ammonium Nitrate Tetrahydrate; CAN; Ammonium Pentanitratocerate(1-) Tetrahydrate; Diammonium Pentanitratocerate Tetrahydrate; Cerium(3+) Ammonium Nitrate Tetrahydrate; Ammonium Hexanitratocerate(IV) (common misnomer); (NH4)2[Ce(NO3)5]·2H2O
EINECS	235-957-3

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Cerium(III) Nitrate Tetrahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and decomposition. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange-red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ce)	≥ 24.0 %
Purity (by Titration)	≥ 98.5 %
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, orange solution
Loss on Drying	12.0 - 14.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

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