Description

Cerium Trichloride is an important inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and organic transformations. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in sectors such as catalysis, electronics, and specialty chemicals seeking high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing cerium-based catalysts used in automotive exhaust systems, petroleum cracking, and fine chemical synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation.
• Material Science: Used in the production of specialty glasses, phosphors, and optical materials where cerium doping is required.
• Electrolyte Production: Acts as a component in the formulation of electrolytes for metal electroplating and battery research.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Functions as a precursor for depositing cerium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic processes and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium Trichloride
CAS No.	16651-27-7
Molecular Formula	CeCl3
Molecular Weight	246.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium(III) chloride; Cerous chloride; Trichlorocerium; Cerium chloride (CeCl3); Cerium(3+) trichloride; CeCl3; Cerium chloride anhydrous
EINECS	240-748-6

Quality Control

Our Cerium Trichloride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CeCl3)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (CeO2 basis)	≥ 56.5%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
Chloride (Cl) Content	42.0 - 43.5%
Rare Earth Impurities (Total)	≤ 0.5%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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