Description

Cerium Hydroxide is an inorganic compound of significant industrial importance, primarily valued for its role as a versatile precursor and catalyst. Its unique chemical properties make it a critical material in advanced manufacturing and environmental technologies. This product is essential for industries including catalysis, glass polishing, and the production of specialty ceramics and phosphors.

Application

• Catalyst and Catalyst Support: Used in automotive catalytic converters and various organic synthesis processes.
• Glass Polishing and Ceramics: A key component in polishing compounds for precision optics, display glass, and semiconductor wafers, and as an additive in specialty ceramics.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Serves as a host material or dopant in the manufacture of phosphors for lighting, displays, and scintillators.
• Precursor for Other Cerium Compounds: An intermediate in the synthesis of cerium oxide (ceria), cerium salts, and other rare earth materials.
• Water Treatment and Environmental Remediation: Employed for phosphate removal and the treatment of industrial wastewater.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of pigments, stabilizers for polymers, and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium Hydroxide
CAS No.	85885-77-4
Molecular Formula	Ce(OH)3 / Ce(OH)4 (hydrated forms common)
Molecular Weight	191.14 g/mol (for Ce(OH)3, anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cerium(III) hydroxide; Cerium(IV) hydroxide; Cerous hydroxide; Ceria hydrate; Cerium hydrate; Cerium oxide hydroxide; Cerium hydroxide precipitate; Rare earth hydroxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cerium Hydroxide is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder or slurry
Assay (as CeO2)	≥ 80%
Purity (REO, Rare Earth Oxide)	≥ 99%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%
Loss on Ignition	Contact for details
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable

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