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Cerium chloride heptahydrate

Cerium chloride heptahydrate

CAS Number: 18618‐55‐8

Molecular Formula: CeCl3.7H2O

Rare earth compoundHigh-purity ceriumGrades: Anhydrous, Crystal, Solution, Hydrate/Heptahydrate

About Cerium chloride heptahydrate

Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate (CeCl3.7H2O) is a crucial inorganic salt and the most common water-soluble compound of the rare-earth element RRe - Cerium (Ce). Cerous Chloride, a primary, highly reactive source for the trivalent cerium ion (Ce³⁺), making it indispensable in modern chemical synthesis, advanced materi...

Cerium chloride heptahydrate Specifications

CAS Number
18618‐55‐8
Molecular Formula
CeCl3.7H2O
Molecular Weight
372.58
IUPAC Name
cerium(3+);trichloride;heptahydrate /
Canonical SMILES
[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].Cl[Ce](Cl)Cl
InChI Key
KPZSTOVTJYRDIO-UHFFFAOYSA-K
InChI
1S/Ce.3ClH.7H2O/h;3*1H;7*1H2/q+3;;;;;;;;;;/p-3
EINECS Number
232-227-8
MDL Number
MFCD00149634
UNSPSC Code
12352302
HSN No
2846.10.90
Molecular Weight
372.58
Physical State
Colourless crystalline solid
Density
~3.94 g/mL at 25 °C
Melting Point
848ºC
Melting/Decomposition-Heptahydrate (CeCl3 • 7H2O) (Crystal)
Decomposes/loses water around 90 °C
Stability
Stable-moisture sensitive
Incompatibilty
Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents
Risk Statements Code
R36/37/38
Hazard Statements Code
H315; H319; H335
Caution Statements Code
P261; P305 + P351 + P338
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

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

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25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

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3 – 5 weeks estimated

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

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