Cerium Sulfate, Cerium (III) Sulfate, 13454-94-9

Cerium Sulfate, Cerium (III) Sulfate, 13454-94-9

🧪 CERIUM SULFATE

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Cerium(III) Sulfate

• Chemical Formula: Ce₂(SO₄)₃

• CAS Number: 13454-94-9

• EC Number: 236-634-1

• Molecular Weight: 568.42 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~350 °C

• Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol

• Stability: Stable under normal conditions

• Toxicity: Low, but dust inhalation precautions required

• pH (1M solution): Slightly acidic (~4.5–5.5)

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• Ceramic pigments: Used as a colorant additive

• Glass manufacturing: Adjusts refractive index and coloration

• Laboratory reagent: For rare earth element analysis

• Catalyst precursor: In organic synthesis and polymerization

• Optical glass additive: Controls UV transmission

• Intermediate compound: For producing other cerium derivatives

• Defense industry: Precision polishing in laser optics

3️⃣ Synonyms, CAS, EC, and Codes

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Cerium Nitrate (Ce(NO₃)₃): Alternative for pigments and glass additives

• Cerium Carbonate (Ce₂(CO₃)₃): Substitute in polishing and pigment production

• Neodymium Sulfate (Nd₂(SO₄)₃): Similar function as a colorant

• Zirconium Sulfate: Alternative in ceramics and pigment systems

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Cerium salt

• Glass pigment additive

• White cerium crystal

• Cerium sulfate powder

7️⃣ Production

• Starting Material: Cerium-rich ores (monazite, bastnäsite)

• Process: Sulfuric acid leaching → Filtration → Crystallization

• Grades Available: Technical and high-purity grades

• Main Producer Countries: China, India, USA

• Commercial Purity Grades: 99% to 99.99%

8️⃣ Mandatory Sectors and Processes

• Glass and ceramic manufacturing: Preferred pigment additive

• Laboratories: Standard reagent for rare earth analysis and synthesis

• Defense optics: Used in precision laser systems

• Pigment production: Industry standard in ceramic and glass coloration