Cerium(IV) oxide, 96% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11358548

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 040581.A1

Description

Cerium(IV) oxide is used in polishing and decolorizing glass, in heat-resistant alloy coatings, or infrared filters to prevent reflection, and as a catalyst for organic reactions.

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.

• Polishing and decolorizing glass, in heat-resistant alloy coatings, or infrared filters to prevent reflection, and as a catalyst for organic reactions

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1306-38-3
• Molecular Formula: CeO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 172.114
• MDL Number: MFCD00010933
• InChI Key: CETPSERCERDGAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ceric oxide, cerium dioxide, cerium iv oxide, ceria, cerium oxide, ceric dioxide, cerium 4+ oxide, needlal, nidoral, opaline
• PubChem CID: 73963
• ChEBI: CHEBI:79089
• IUPAC Name: dioxocerium
• SMILES: O=[Ce]=O

• Melting Point: 2600°C
• Color: Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Merck Index: 14,1989
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water; Soluble in H₂SO₄ and HNO₃
• Formula Weight: 172.12
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 7.132 g/mL
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cerium(IV) oxide

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only