Description

Cerium Nitrate is an important inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium, widely utilized for its unique catalytic and optical properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced material synthesis and industrial chemical processes. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in sectors including catalysis, glass polishing, and specialty ceramics who require a reliable source of high-purity cerium compounds.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of automotive exhaust catalysts and other oxidation catalysts.
• Glass Polishing & Additives: A key component in polishing powders for precision optics, display glass, and ophthalmic lenses.
• Ceramic & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a dopant or colorant to produce specific hues and enhance material properties in advanced ceramics and pigments.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an oxidizing agent or cerium source in various organic and inorganic synthetic reactions.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: Employed in the production of phosphors for lighting, displays, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in electroplating baths to deposit cerium-containing coatings for corrosion protection.
• Laboratory Research: A standard reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cerium Nitrate
CAS No.	13093-17-9
Molecular Formula	Ce(NO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	326.13 g/mol (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Cerium(III) nitrate; Nitric acid, cerium(3+) salt; Cerium trinitrate; Cerous nitrate; Cerium nitrate hexahydrate; UN1466
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cerium Nitrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for all shipments to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, maintaining conditions at 15-25°C is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ce(NO3)3)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (as Ce2O3)	≥ 44.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.1%
Water (Loss on Drying)	Contact for details

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