Description

Cerium(III) Carbonate Hydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element cerium, widely utilized as a versatile precursor material. Its importance lies in providing a controlled and reactive source of cerium ions for advanced material synthesis and catalytic processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty glass industries seeking high-purity cerium sources.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing cerium-based catalysts used in automotive exhaust systems (three-way catalysts) and industrial oxidation processes.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Used in the production of luminescent materials and phosphors for lighting, displays, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Glass Polishing & Additives: Acts as a critical component in precision polishing compounds for optical lenses, semiconductors, and flat-panel displays, and as a decolorizing/coloring agent in specialty glass.
• Ceramic & Dielectric Materials: Incorporated into electronic ceramics, capacitors, and other dielectric materials to enhance specific electrical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed as an intermediate in organic synthesis and for preparing other high-purity cerium salts and compounds.
• Environmental & Water Treatment: Investigated for use in water purification and as an additive in environmental remediation technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(III) Carbonate Hydrate
CAS No.	54451-25-1
Molecular Formula	Ce2(CO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	460.26 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cerous Carbonate Hydrate; Dicerium Tricarbonate Hydrate; Cerium Carbonate Basic; Cerium Carbonate (Ce2(CO3)3) Hydrate; Cerium(3+) Carbonate Hydrate; Carbonic Acid, Cerium(3+) Salt, Hydrate; Rare Earth Carbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cerium(III) Carbonate Hydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency and 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 compliance with your 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ce2O3)	≥ 70.0 %
Purity (Ce/TREO)	≥ 99.9 %
Loss on Ignition	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %

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