Description

Cerous Chloride, Hydrated is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium, widely utilized for its unique chemical and catalytic properties. This compound is valued in industrial and research settings for its role as a versatile precursor and dopant material. Key industries that rely on this material include catalysis, specialty glass manufacturing, phosphor production, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing cerium-based catalysts used in automotive exhaust systems and various organic synthesis reactions.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Material Production: Acts as a key dopant in the manufacture of phosphors for lighting, displays, and scintillation detectors.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as an additive to modify the optical, electrical, and mechanical properties of glasses and ceramic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in laboratory and industrial settings for the preparation of other cerium compounds and complexes.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Functions in electroplating baths to deposit cerium-containing coatings for corrosion protection and surface modification.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials, including nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerous Chloride, Hydrated
CAS No.	19423-76-8
Molecular Formula	CeCl3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	246.48 (Anhydrous basis) + hydrate weight
Synonyms	Cerium(III) chloride hydrate; Cerium trichloride hydrate; CeCl3 hydrate; Cerous trichloride hydrate; Cerium chloride (CeCl3), hydrated; Rare earth chloride (cerium); Cerium chloride sesquihydrate (common form)
EINECS	243-089-0 (for anhydrous CeCl3)

Quality Control

Our Cerous Chloride, Hydrated is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (CeCl3 basis), rare earth purity, and impurity profiles (e.g., other lanthanides, heavy metals). Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable material specifications.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as CeCl3)	≥ 99.0%
Rare Earth Purity (Ce/RE)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm Other Lanthanides: ≤ 0.1% total
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution

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