Cerium Bromide, Cerous Bromide, Cerium (III) Bromide, 14457-87-5

Cerium Bromide, Cerous Bromide, Cerium (III) Bromide, 14457-87-5

🧪 CERIUM BROMIDE

1️⃣ Physical and Chemical Properties

• Chemical Name: Cerium(III) Bromide

• Chemical Formula: CeBr₃

• CAS Number: 14457-87-5

• EC Number: 238-616-2

• Molecular Weight: 379.83 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~722 °C

• Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol

• Stability: Hygroscopic, degrades in humid conditions

• Density: ~5.18 g/cm³

• Crystal Structure: Hexagonal

2️⃣ Detailed Applications

• Scintillation crystals: Used in gamma and X-ray radiation detectors

• CeO₂ production: Soluble precursor compound

• Organic synthesis: Lewis acid catalyst

• Vacuum systems: Applied in evaporation and thin-film coatings

• Laboratory reagent: For rare earth element analysis

• Defense industry: Used in spectroscopic and optical systems

3️⃣ Synonyms, CAS, EC, and Codes

4️⃣ Alternatives / Substitutes

• Cerium Chloride (CeCl₃): Similar solubility and catalytic properties

• Cerium Iodide (CeI₃): Alternative in scintillation and vacuum applications

• Lanthanum Bromide (LaBr₃): Similar optical and spectroscopic roles

• Zirconium Bromide: Substitute in coating systems

5️⃣ Sectoral Compatibility Table

6️⃣ Common Names

• Cerium salt

• White bromide crystal

• Scintillation additive

• Cerium bromide powder

7️⃣ Production

• Starting Material: Cerium-containing solutions

• Process: Reaction with bromide salts → Filtration → Drying

• Grades Available: Technical and ultra-dry purity grades

• Main Producer Countries: China, India, USA

• Commercial Purity Grades: 99% to 99.999%

8️⃣ Mandatory Sectors and Processes

• Scintillation crystal manufacturing: Required in gamma and X-ray detectors

• Vacuum systems: Used in evaporation and coating applications

• Organic synthesis labs: Preferred as Lewis acid catalyst

• Defense optics: Used in precision spectroscopic systems