Cerium chloride

Cerium chloride

CAS Number
7790-86-5
Molecular Formula
CeCl3
Grades: Anhydrous, Heptahydrate, Aqueous SolutionHigh-purity ceriumRare earth elements (Critical Ree metals)

About Cerium chloride

Cerous chloride (CAS 7790-86-5) serves as a vital precursor for high-purity Cerium metal production via fused-salt electrolysis and acts as a sophisticated corrosion inhibitor in protective coatings, reflecting a strategic shift in the US metallurgy chemicals market toward localized, high-tier specialty materials. Ceri...

Cerium chloride Specifications

CAS Number
7790-86-5
Molecular Formula
CeCl3
Molecular Weight
246.475
IUPAC Name
cerium(3+) trichloride
Canonical SMILES
Cl [Cel (Cl) Cl
InChI Key
VYLVYHXQOHJDJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
InChI
1S/Ce.3ClH/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3
EINECS Number
232-227-8
MDL Number
MFCD00010929
UNSPSC Code
12352302
HSN No
2846.10
Molecular Weight
246.475
LogP
-8.98800
Physical State
white powder
Density
3.97 g/mL at 25ºC
Boiling Point
1727ºC
Melting Point
848ºC
Flash Point
1727°C
Melting/Decomposition-Anhydrous (CeCl3) (Crystal)
High melting point of 817°C
Melting/Decomposition-Heptahydrate (CeCl3 • 7H2O) (Crystal)
Decomposes/loses water around 90 °C
Melting/Decomposition-Aqueous Solution
N/A (Liquid solution)
CeO2/TREO
>99.95 %
Physical appearance
White to orange to green powder to crystal or white to pale gray hygroscopic powder. Heptahydrate forms appear as a white to yellow hygroscopic crystalline solid.
Safety Statements Code
S26-S36
Caution Statements Code
P261; P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Statements Code
H315; H319; H335
UN Class
UN 3260 (Corrosive Solid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S.)
Hazard Class
8

Environmental & Water Treatment

Phosphate removal, Wastewater treatment, Heavy metal removal, CeC13 coagulant, Cerium trichloride solution Advanced coagulant for the highly effective phosphate removal and fluoride scavenging in municipal/industrial wastewater treatment to meet discharge compliance. Improves sludge dewatering and minimizes corrosion

Metal Precursor & Additive

Cerium metal production, Corrosion inhibitor, Hard alloy additive Raw material for producing high-purity Cerium metal via fused-salt electrolysis. Used in protective coatings and as an additive in hard alloys

Advanced Materials & Electronics

CeO2 precursor, Phosphor production, Nanometal oxide synthesis Precursor for synthesizing Cerium(IV) Oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles used as polishing agents and in catalysis. Essential for manufacturing phosphors to enhance the brightness and efficiency of LEDs, fluorescent lamps, and other luminescent devices

Organic Synthesis / Catalysis

Luche reduction, CeCI Lewis acid, Catalyst precursor, CeCl alkylation, Organic synthesis reagent Functions as a mild Lewis acid catalyst for key organic transformations. Essential for the Luche reduction (selective reduction of a, B-unsaturated carbonyls) and for facilitating the alkylation of ketones, overcoming enolate formation issues

Catalysis

A Lewis acid catalyst that imparts high regio- and chemoselectivity to various chemical transformations such as C-C bond formation and reduction of C-O double bonds

Petrochemical and Automotive Industry

A catalyst used in petrochemical cracking and as a component in automotive exhaust catalysts

Water Treatment

A coagulant and sequestrant used to remove phosphates, fluorides, and heavy metals from municipal and industrial wastewater

Organic Synthesis

A valuable reagent used for synthesizing methoxime derivatives and facilitating the ring-opening of epoxides

Material Synthesis

A precursor for the production of cerium oxide nanoparticles, phosphors for lighting, and additives for perovskite solar cells

Glass and Ceramics

A vital material used in the glass and ceramics industries to enhance product quality and consistency

Electroplating

A reagent used in electroplating processes

Fuel Cell Research

A compound utilized in fuel cell research and development

Detail 1

Storage Hygroscopic

Detail 2

Store under Nitrogen

Detail 3

Maintain Ambient temperature

Detail 4

Tightly closed container

Detail 5

Under an inert atmosphere

Cerium chloride FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

US Availability

US Facility Inventory

Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

US Regulatory & Quality Information

TSCA status*

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GHS classification*

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DOT shipping classification*

FDA status*

EPA status*

California Prop 65*

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