Description

Cerium(III) Sulfate Pentahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium, widely recognized for its catalytic and redox properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring a reliable source of trivalent cerium ions in solution. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers and researchers in the catalyst, glass polishing, and electronics industries, where consistent quality and performance are paramount.

Application

• Catalyst Manufacturing: A key precursor in automotive catalytic converters and various organic synthesis catalysts.
• Glass Polishing & Ceramics: Used in polishing compounds for precision optical lenses, display glass, and advanced ceramics.
• Chemical Synthesis & Research: Acts as an oxidizing agent and a source of cerium ions in laboratory research and specialty chemical production.
• Electronics & Phosphors: Employed in the production of certain phosphors and electronic materials.
• Water Treatment: Utilized in advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reagent in volumetric analysis and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(III) Sulfate Pentahydrate
CAS No.	16648-30-9
Molecular Formula	Ce2(SO4)3 · 5H2O
Molecular Weight	586.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerous Sulfate Pentahydrate; Cerium(3+) Sulfate Pentahydrate; Cerium Sesquisulfate Pentahydrate; Sulfuric Acid, Cerium(3+) Salt (3:2), Pentahydrate; Cerium Sulfate (Ce2(SO4)3) Pentahydrate; Cerium Trisulfate Pentahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Cerium(III) Sulfate Pentahydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ce2(SO4)3·5H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.1%
Loss on Drying	13.0 - 16.0%

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