Cerium Nitrate, Cerium (III) Nitrate Hexahydrate, 10294-41-4

Cerium Nitrate, Cerium (III) Nitrate Hexahydrate, 10294-41-4

🧪 CERIUM NITRATE 

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Cerium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate

• Chemical Formula: Ce(NO₃)₃·6H₂O

• CAS Number: 10294-41-4

• EC Number: 233-653-7

• Appearance: White crystals or granules

• Melting Point: ~65 °C (decomposes via water loss)

• Density: ~2.3 g/cm³

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water

• Stability: Hygroscopic, degrades in humid conditions

• pH (1M solution): Acidic (~3.5–4.5)

• Toxicity: Low, but caution due to nitrate content

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• Pigment production: Ceramic and glass coloration

• Laboratory reagent: Rare earth element analysis

• Catalyst precursor: Organic synthesis and polymerization reactions

• Metal plating: Additive in electroplating baths

• Optical glass additive: Adjusts refractive index

• Intermediate compound: Used to produce other cerium derivatives

• Nanotechnology: Starting material for CeO₂ nanoparticle synthesis

• Defense industry: Precision additive in laser and optical systems

3️⃣ Synonyms, CAS, EC, and Codes

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Cerium Sulfate (Ce₂(SO₄)₃): Alternative for pigments and glass additives

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

• Neodymium Nitrate (Nd(NO₃)₃): Similar function in optics and pigments

• Zirconium Nitrate: Alternative in coatings and catalyst systems

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Cerium salt

• Rare earth nitrate

• Glass pigment additive

• White cerium crystal

7️⃣ Production

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

• Process: Acid leaching → Dissolution in nitric acid → Crystallization

• Form: Hexahydrate crystals dried and packaged

• 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

• Nanomaterial synthesis: Essential intermediate for CeO₂ nanoparticles

• Laboratories: Standard reagent for rare earth analysis and synthesis

• Defense optics: Used in precision laser systems