Cerium

About Cerium (Ce)

Symbol: Ce
Atomic number: 58
Atomic mass: 140.116
Element category: Lanthanide
Cerium is a soft, ductile and malleable metal. It reacts rapidly with air and water and belongs to the group of Lanthanides. It is the most common Rare Earth element, constituting approximately 0.0046 % of the Earth’s crust.

Cerium is used in pyrophoric Ferrocerium alloys for lighters. It is also incorporated into carbon electrodes for arc lamps in industrial motion applications. Cerium oxide (CeO2) is the most frequently used compound. Its primary application is as a polishing agent.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) can now offer various Cerium products, including:

Cerium Metals:

Cerium Metal.

Purity: ≥99%

Cerium Alloys:

Magnesium-Cerium pre-alloy, Aluminium-Cerium pre-alloy, Cerium-Iron pre-alloy.

Purity: 99.9%

Cerium Compounds and Catalysts:

CeO2 powder, Cerium acetate, Cerium carbonate, Cerium hydroxide, Cerium chloride, Cerium fluoride, Cerium oxalate, Cerium ammonium nitrate, Cerium hexaboride powder, Cerium fulfide powder, Cerium sulphate hydrate powder, etc.

Purity: ≥99.9%

Cerium Evaporation Materials:

Cerium evaporation materials, Ce/Gd evaporation materials, Ce/Sm evaporation materials, CeO2 evaporation materials, CeF3 evaporation materials, CeB6 evaporation materials, etc.

Purity: ≥99.9%

Other Cerium Products:

Cerium hexaboride, Cerium-Zirconium oxide milled nanofibre, YAG (Ce) scintillation crystal, YAP (Ce) scintillation crystal, YSO (Ce) scintillation crystal, etc.

Purity: ≥99.9%

Cerium Sputter Targets can be found here: //www.sputtertargets.net/Cerium.html

Main Properties of Cerium (Ce):

Multiple applications are documented for Cerium in electronics, automotive, energy and catalysis industries. Its use spans several technical fields.

Cerium can transition between the oxidation states of +3 and +4. This property supports redox reactions, fuel cells and catalytic processes.

Cerium compounds are employed as catalysts in industrial processes. They facilitate chemical reactions and can reduce processing time by increasing reaction rates.

Cerium oxide is used in glass polishing and in the manufacture of optical glass with improved ultraviolet absorption. It is utilised in camera lenses, telescope mirrors and spectacles.

Cerium compounds such as Cerium chloride and Cerium nitrate serve in the ceramics, electronics and pigment sectors. They contribute to the production of materials with specific functional properties.

Our Cerium (Ce) Product Range:

At Stanford Advanced Materials, we supply Cerium products that adhere to strict industry specifications. Our product range includes:

Cerium Metal: High-purity Cerium metal suitable for applications in alloys, catalysts and research.

Cerium Oxide (CeO2): A compound used for polishing, glass manufacture and catalysis.

Cerium Chloride (CeCl3): Commonly used as a reagent in the synthesis of Cerium compounds and in chemical processes.

Cerium Nitrate (Ce(NO3)3): Utilised in the ceramics and electronics industries and applied as a catalyst in organic synthesis.

Why Choose Stanford Advanced Materials for Cerium Products?

Quality Assurance: We supply Cerium products that comply with strict specifications.

Expertise: Our team has many years of experience and provides technical support and advice for specified applications.

Customisation: We offer tailored Cerium solutions to meet individual client requirements.

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