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Cerium Chloride, Anhydrous

CAS #: 7790-86-5
Linear Formula:
CeCl3
MDL Number
MFCD00010929
EC No.:
232-227-8

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Cerium Chloride, Anhydrous Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula CeCl3
Molecular Weight 246.48
Appearance White powder
Melting Point 817° C (1,503° F)
Boiling Point 1,727° C (3,141° F)
Density 3.97 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 244.812
Monoisotopic Mass 244.812

Cerium Chloride, Anhydrous Health & Safety Information

Signal Word N/A
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335-H303
Hazard Codes Xi
Precautionary Statements P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P362-P312-P321-P405-P403+P233-P501a
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-36
RTECS Number FK5075000
Transport Information NONH
WGK Germany 2
GHS Pictogram
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Exclamation Point - GHS07

About Cerium Chloride, Anhydrous

High purity Cerium Chloride, Anhydrous Chloride IonCerium Chloride is an excellent water soluble crystalline Cerium source for uses compatible with chlorides. Hydrate or anhydrous forms may be purchased. Chloride compounds can conduct electricity when fused or dissolved in water. Chloride materials can be decomposed by electrolysis to chlorine gas and the metal. They are formed through various chlorination processes whereby at least one chlorine anion (Cl-) is covalently bonded to the relevant metal or cation. Ultra high purity and proprietary formulations can be prepared. The chloride ion controls fluid equilibrium and pH levels in metabolic systems. They can form either inorganic or organic compounds. Cerium Chloride is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. We also produce Cerium Chloride Solution. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Cerous chloride anhydrous, Cerium trichloride anhydrous, Cerium chloride, Cerium(III) Chloride

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula CeCl3
Pubchem CID 161282
MDL Number MFCD00010929
EC No. 232-227-8
IUPAC Name cerium(3+)trichloride
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ce+3]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Ce.3ClH/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3
InchI Key VYLVYHXQOHJDJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Cerium products. Cerium (atomic symbol: Ce, atomic number: 58) is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element with an atomic weight of 140.116. The number of electrons in each of cerium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 19, 9, 2 and its electron configuration is [Xe]4f2 6s2. Cerium Bohr ModelThe cerium atom has a radius of 182.5 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 235 pm. In its elemental form, cerium has a silvery white appearance. Cerium is the most abundant of the rare earth 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. Elemental CeriumIt is therefore strongly acidic and oxidizing, in addition to being moderately toxic.The cerous state closely resembles the other trivalent rare earths. Cerium is found in the minerals allanite, bastnasite, hydroxylbastnasite, monazite, rhabdophane, synchysite and zircon. Cerium was discovered by Martin Heinrich Klaproth, Jöns Jakob Berzelius, and Wilhelm Hisinger in 1803 and first isolated by Carl Gustaf Mosander in 1839. The element was named after the asteroid Ceres, which itself was named after the Roman god of agriculture.

Chlorine is a Block P, Group 17, Period 3 element. Its electron configuration is [Ne]3s23p5. The chlorine atom has a covalent radius of 102±4 pm and its Van der Waals radius is 175 pm. Chlorine ModelIn its elemental form, chlorine is a yellow-green gas. Chlorine is the second lightest halogen after fluorine. It has the third highest electronegativity and the highest electron affinity of all elements, making it a strong oxidizing agent. It is rarely found by itself in nature. Chlorine was discovered and first isolated by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774. It was first recognized as an element by Humphry Davy in 1808.