Description

Cerium Nitride is an advanced inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 25764-08-3, valued for its unique chemical and physical properties derived from the rare earth element cerium. This material is essential in high-tech manufacturing and research sectors where specialized ceramic and electronic properties are required. It is primarily sought by industries involved in materials science, semiconductor research, and the development of specialized catalysts and protective coatings.

Application

• Advanced Ceramics: A key precursor or additive for manufacturing high-performance structural and functional ceramics with enhanced hardness and thermal stability.
• Semiconductor & Electronics: Used in thin film deposition and as a dopant material for modifying the electrical properties of semiconductors.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated for its potential in catalytic processes, including ammonia synthesis and hydrocarbon reforming, due to its surface reactivity.
• Surface Engineering: Applied in the creation of wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings for industrial components.
• Optical Materials: Utilized in research for developing specialized optical films and phosphors.
• Energy Storage: Explored as a potential component in next-generation battery materials and hydrogen storage systems.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a high-purity chemical reagent for synthetic chemistry and materials research in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium Nitride
CAS No.	25764-08-3
Molecular Formula	CeN
Molecular Weight	154.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium(III) nitride; Cerium mononitride; Nitridocerium; Azanylidynecerium; Cerium nitride (CeN); Cerium nitrogen compound; Rare earth nitride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cerium Nitride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, metallic impurities, and oxygen content. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications, ensuring reliable performance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the product must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent moisture absorption and oxidation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container should be kept securely sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CeN basis)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 1000 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 2.0%
Nitrogen Content	≥ Theoretical - 1.0%

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