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American Elements' NanometalT, nanofoil manufacturing unit produces ultra thin foil as thin as only 50 nm thick in diameters up to 910 mm. Typically, foils are in thicknesses from 20 nm to 1000 nm, 1 micron, 2 micron, and up to a few microns thick. NanometalT ultra thin foil can also be produced on a substrate with a parting agent to permit removal by floating and can then be mounted on frames. Frames may be washers, rings, or more-complicated assemblies. For foils >1 micron thick see our Cerium Foil page. We also produce Cerium as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.

Cerium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f26s2. In its elemental form cerium's CAS number is 7440-45-1. The cerium atom has a radius of 182.5.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 181.pm. Cerium is one of the products manufactured and distributed under the tradename AE Rare Earths. Cerium is the most abundant of the rare earths metals. It is characterized chemically by having two valence states , the +3 cerous and +4 ceric states. The ceric state is the only non-trivalent rare earth ion stable in aqueous solutions. It is, therefore, strongly acidic. It is also a strong oxidizer. The cerous state closely resembles the other trivalent rare earths. The numerous commercial applications for cerium include metallurgy, glass and glass polishing, ceramics, catalysts, as the electrolyte for solid oxide fuel cells when doped with yttrium, gadolinium or samarium and in phosphors.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Ce 7440-45-1 Silvery ingot 140.12 6689 kg/m³ 795 °C 3360 °C   Easy oxidized in the air.
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Recent Research & Development for Nanoparticles

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Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Cerium ingot

  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      cerium (CAS# 7440-45-1); 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 231-154-9
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: F Highly flammable
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      R 11 Highly flammable.
      R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.
    • For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
      Water.
      Carbon dioxide
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
      Keep away from ignition sources
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting:
      Ensure adequate ventilation.
      Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
      Keep away from ignition sources.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
      Protect against electrostatic charges.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      Store in cool location.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
      Store away from water.
      Store away from air.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection:
      Safety glasses
      Full face protection
      Face protection
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Solid.
    • Colour: Grey
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                   795 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:                  3468 ° C
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)    Highly flammable.
      Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                at   20 ° C            6.67 g/cm³

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Not determined
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Water/moisture
      Acids
      Oxidizing agents
      Oxygen
    • Dangerous reactions:
      Contact with water releases flammable gases
      Reacts with moist air
      Contact with acids releases flammable gases
      Reacts with oxidizing agents
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Metal oxide
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
    • on the eye: Irritant effect.
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:     4.1 (F3) Flammable solids.
    • Kemler Number:            40
    • UN-Number:                1333
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Label                     4.1
    • Designation of goods:     1333 CERIUM

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        4.1
    • UN Number:                1333
    • Label                     4.1
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Correct technical name:   CERIUM

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          4.1
    • UN/ID Number:             1333
    • Label                     4.1
    • Packaging group:          II
    • Correct technical name:   CERIUM
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:

    • Code letter and hazard designation of product: F Highly flammable

    • Risk phrases:
      11  Highly flammable.
      15  Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

    • Safety phrases:
      7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
      43  In case of fire, use metallic extinguishing powder. Never use water.

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.
      Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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