Description

Citric Acid/Cesium,(1:X) Salt is a specialized cesium salt of citric acid, a compound of significant interest in advanced material science and catalysis. This product offers a unique combination of the biocompatibility of citrate with the distinctive properties of cesium, such as its high atomic number and ionic character. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, specialty glass and ceramic production, and as a precursor for high-purity cesium compounds.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts for organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a modifying agent to alter the refractive index, density, and electrical properties of optical and electronic glasses.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key starting material for producing other high-purity cesium salts and coordination complexes.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated in niche areas of radiopharmaceuticals and as a component in specialized buffer systems.
• Electrolyte & Energy Storage: Explored for use in advanced battery systems and fuel cell electrolytes due to its ionic conductivity.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in specific spectroscopic and chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citric Acid/Cesium,(1:X) Salt
CAS No.	15810-08-9
Molecular Formula	Typically C6H(5-8)CsxO7 (variable based on stoichiometry 'X')
Molecular Weight	Variable. Contact for details based on required stoichiometry (1:X).
Synonyms	Cesium Citrate; Cesium Hydrogen Citrate; Tris(cesium) Citrate (for specific ratios); Citric Acid Cesium Salt; Cesium Citrate Hydrate; Cesium 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate; C6H5Cs3O7 (for tri-cesium salt)
EINECS	Contact for details.

Quality Control

Our Citric Acid/Cesium,(1:X) Salt is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent composition, purity, and trace metal profiles suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay (by titration or ICP), identification, and impurity levels is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, maintain at room temperature (15-25°C) under low-humidity conditions or in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Cesium Content)	≥ 98.0% (by ICP-OES)
Stoichiometry (X value)	As per customer requirement (e.g., 1:1, 1:2, 1:3)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%

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