CG MATERIAL
Cerium Sulfide Powder CeS, CAS No 12014-82-3
Cerium Sulfide Powder CeS, CAS No 12014-82-3
Cerium Sulfide (CeS) is a rare earth sulfide compound with the chemical formula CeS and CAS number 12014-82-3. It is a black solid powder with a cubic crystal structure.
Applications
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Optics: Cerium sulfide is used as a pigment in various optical devices, such as laser diodes, optical filters, and x-ray scintillators.
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Ceramics: Cerium sulfide is used as a dopant in ceramic materials to improve their electrical and mechanical properties.
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Catalysts: Cerium sulfide nanoparticles can act as a catalyst for various chemical reactions, including the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide and the decomposition of water.
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Lubricants: Cerium sulfide can be used as a solid lubricant due to its low friction coefficient and high thermal stability.
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Solar cells: Cerium sulfide nanoparticles can be used as a sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells to improve their efficiency.
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Thermoelectric materials: Cerium sulfide is used as a thermoelectric material due to its high Seebeck coefficient and low thermal conductivity.
Physical Properties
Compound Formula | Ce2S3 |
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Molecular Weight | 376.427 |
Appearance | Red to dark brown crystalline powder |
Melting Point | 1890-2100 °C |
Boiling Point | N/A |
Density | 5.02 g/cm3 |
Solubility in H2O | N/A |
Exact Mass | 375.72709 |
Monoisotopic Mass | 375.72709 |