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Cerium(III) Chloride Heptahydrate Powder CeCl3 · 7(H2O), CAS 18618-55-8
Cerium(III) Chloride Heptahydrate Powder CeCl3 · 7(H2O), CAS 18618-55-8
Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate (CeCl3 · 7(H2O)) is a white crystalline powder with the chemical formula CeCl3 · 7(H2O). It is a hydrated salt of cerium and chloride ions and is also known as cerous chloride heptahydrate.
Cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate is used as a raw material for the production of other cerium compounds and as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions. It is also used in the preparation of various ceramic materials, as an electrolyte for fuel cells, and in the production of phosphors for lighting and display applications.
In addition to its industrial applications, cerium(III) chloride heptahydrate has some potential medical uses. It has been studied for its potential as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of liver cancer and has been shown to have anti-tumor activity in some preclinical studies.
Physical Properties
| 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 |
DATA SHEET
| MF | CeCl3.xH2O |
| MW | 246.48 (anhy) |
| Purity | 99.999%/99.99%/99.9%/99% REO |
| CAS | 19423-76-8 |
| Synonyms | Cerium Chloride/Chlorure De Cerium/Cloruro Del Cerio |
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