Cerium(III) fluoride, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11377997

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 021118.14

Description

Cerium(III) fluoride is used to make Lewis acid. It is considered to be the most effective glass polishing agent for high precision optical polishing. Cerium fluoride used as a core additive to improve the properties of the eventual weld. The fluoride provides stability to the arc and also modifies the behavior of the molten metal flowing into the weld.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7758-88-5
• Molecular Formula: CeF3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 197.111
• MDL Number: MFCD00010932
• InChI Key: QCCDYNYSHILRDG-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: cerium fluoride, cerous fluoride, cerium 3+ trifluoride, cerium fluorure french, unii-1gct2g09an, cerium +3 cation trifluoride, 1gct2g09an, cerium fluorure, acmc-20alhsShow MoreShow Less
• PubChem CID: 24457
• IUPAC Name: cerium(3+);trifluoride
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[F-].[Ce+3]

• Boiling Point: ∼2300°C
• Melting Point: 1460°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,1998
• Solubility Information: Practically insoluble in, but slowly hydrolyzed by water
• Formula Weight: 197.12
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 6.16 g/mL
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cerium(III) fluoride

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only