Cerium(III) bromide, ultra dry, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cerium(III) bromide is used as an additive for chemical reagent. Undoped single crystals of CeBr3 have shown promise as a γ-ray scintillation detector in nuclear non-proliferation testing, medical imaging, environmental remediation, and oil exploration.

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• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14457-87-5
• Molecular Formula: Br3Ce
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 379.83
• MDL Number: MFCD00016004
• InChI Key: MOOUSOJAOQPDEH-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: Cerium tribromide; Cerous bromide
• IUPAC Name: cerium(3+) tribromide
• SMILES: [Br-].[Br-].[Br-].[Ce+3]

• Boiling Point: 1560°C
• Melting Point: 733°C
• Color: Gray to White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,1995
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 379.83
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 5.18 g/mL
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cerium(III) bromide, Ultra dry

RUO – Research Use Only