Description

Cerium(III) Carbonate Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium, offered at a 99.9% purity grade. This compound serves as a crucial precursor material in advanced manufacturing and research, valued for its role as a consistent source of cerium ions. It is essential for industries focused on catalysis, specialty glass, phosphors, and advanced ceramic materials where precise chemical composition is paramount.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing automotive three-way catalysts and other oxidation catalysts.
• Glass Polishing & Additives: Used in the formulation of high-performance polishing powders for optical and display glass, and as a decolorizing and UV-absorbing agent.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Acts as a raw material in the production of luminescent materials for lighting, displays, and scintillators.
• Ceramic & Dielectric Materials: Employed in the fabrication of advanced ceramics, capacitors, and other electronic components.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for producing other high-purity cerium salts and compounds.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for materials science, catalysis studies, and chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(III) Carbonate Hydrate
CAS No.	5853-16-7
Molecular Formula	Ce2(CO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	460.26 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cerous Carbonate Hydrate; Dicerium Tricarbonate Hydrate; Cerium Carbonate Basic; Cerium(3+) Carbonate Hydrate; Cerium Sesquicarbonate; Cerium Carbonate (Ce2(CO3)3); Rare Earth Carbonate; CAS 5853-16-7
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Quality Control

Our Cerium(III) Carbonate Hydrate 99.9% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the declared purity and specification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 absorption of water and CO2 from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Assay (as Ce2(CO3)3)	≥ 99.9%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%

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