Cerium(III) chloride anhydrous Description
Cerium(III) chloride (CeCl3), also known as Cerium(III) chloride or Cerium(III) trichloride, is a white, hygroscopic solid that absorbs moisture from the air rapidly. Anhydrous Cerium(III) chloride appears as a white, granular crystal. It dissolves in water, ethanol and pyridine, but does not dissolve in ether or benzene.
Cerium(III) chloride anhydrous Specifications
Chemical Composition
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Min. RECl3 (%)
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99.50
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99.00
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98.50
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Min. Nd2O3/TREO (%)
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99.99
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99.95
|
99.50
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REO Impurities
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La2O3
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0.003
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0.01
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Total 0.1
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Pr6O11
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0.003
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0.01
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Nd2O3
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0.002
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0.01
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Sm2O3
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0.001
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0.01
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Y2O3
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0.0005
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0.01
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Non-RE Impurities
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Fe2O3
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0.0020
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0.0030
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0.0050
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SiO2
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0.0020
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0.0050
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0.0050
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CaO
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0.0030
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0.0050
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0.010
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NiO
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0.0010
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0.0020
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0.0030
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V2O5
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0.0010
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0.0020
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0.0030
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Cr2O3
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0.0010
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0.0020
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0.0030
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Al2O3
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0.0010
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0.0020
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0.0030
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MnO2
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0.0010
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0.0020
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0.0030
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Max. water-insoluble substances (mass fraction)%
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0.02
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0.05
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0.1
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Max. moisture content (mass fraction)%
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0.2
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0.5
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1.0
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Applications of anhydrous Cerium(III) Chloride
- Chemical synthesis: Anhydrous Cerium(III) chloride functions as a precursor or reactant in chemical synthesis processes.
- Catalysis: Cerium compounds exhibit catalytic activity, including Cerium(III) chloride.
- Organic chemistry: Anhydrous Cerium(III) chloride is utilised as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis. It facilitates specific reactions, including Friedel–Crafts alkylation reactions, and serves as a reagent in organic transformations.
- Materials science: Cerium compounds are occasionally incorporated into materials to enhance selected properties. Anhydrous Cerium(III) chloride is employed in materials science and contributes to the development of ceramics, catalyst supports or other functional materials.
Packaging of anhydrous Cerium(III) chloride
1 kg or 5 kg/bag
Vacuum packaging