Description

Carbonic Acid, Cerium Salt is an inorganic cerium compound with the CAS registry number 14623-75-7. This material is valued for its role as a specialized catalyst and precursor in advanced material synthesis and chemical processing. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the chemical, electronics, and glass polishing industries seeking high-purity rare earth compounds for performance-critical applications.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing cerium-based catalysts used in automotive exhaust systems and industrial oxidation processes.
• Glass Polishing & Finishing: A key component in cerium oxide-based polishing powders and slurries for achieving high-precision finishes on optical lenses, display glass, and semiconductor wafers.
• Specialty Ceramics & Pigments: Used in the formulation of advanced ceramics, glass colorants, and inorganic pigments to impart specific optical and structural properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis and the production of other high-purity cerium salts and compounds.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in the deposition of thin films and functional layers for electronic components and devices.
• Environmental & Water Treatment: Investigated for use in catalytic processes for air purification and wastewater treatment applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonic Acid, Cerium Salt
CAS No.	14623-75-7
Molecular Formula	Ce(CO3)2 (Typical) / Ce2(CO3)3 (Common)
Molecular Weight	328.14 g/mol (for Ce(CO3)2) / 460.26 g/mol (for Ce2(CO3)3)
Synonyms	Cerium Carbonate; Cerium(III) Carbonate; Cerous Carbonate; Dicerium Tricarbonate; Cerium Carbonate Basic; Cerium Carbonate Hydrate; Cerium Sesquicarbonate; Rare Earth Carbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Carbonic Acid, Cerium Salt is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. The product can be manufactured to meet various industry standards, including technical and high-purity grades, based on customer 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 in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ce2O3)	≥ 45.0 %
Purity (Ce basis)	≥ 99.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Loss on Ignition	≤ 30.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable

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