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Cerium(IV) oxide

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nanopowder, <25 nm particle size (BET)

Synonym(s):

Ceric oxide, Ceric oxide, ceria

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Linear Formula:
CeO2
CAS Number:
1306-38-3
Molecular Weight:
172.11
EC Number:
215-150-4
MDL number:
MFCD00010933
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
PubChem Substance ID:
24878788
NACRES:
NA.23

form

nanopowder

Quality Level

100

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: cerium

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particle size

<25 nm (BET)

density

7.13 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

battery manufacturing

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SMILES string

O=[Ce]=O

InChI

1S/Ce.2O

InChI key

CETPSERCERDGAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Cerium(IV)oxide (CeO₂), also known as ceric oxide, ceria, or cerium dioxide, is an oxide of the rare-earth metal cerium. It appears as a white to yellow nanopowder with a particle size of less than 25 nm (BET), exhibiting high surface area and reactivity. It is used in various applications, including catalysis, electrochemical applications, and in glass and ceramics. CeO₂ is widely employed in catalytic converters for automotive applications, where it aids in the reduction of harmful emissions. Additionally, it is used in the production of advanced ceramics, glass polishing, and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions. Its unique properties also make it valuable in solid oxide fuel cells and as a UV filter in sunscreens.

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Application

CeO2nanopowder is utilized in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) due to its ionicconductivity and stability at high temperatures. It is also used in batteriesand supercapacitors to improve performance. Additionally, CeO2 is used as a polishing powder in the glass andsemiconductor industries. Its fine particle size and hardness make it effectivefor achieving high surface finishes on optical components.
The additon of CeO2 to CuO/TiO2 increases specific surface area and inhibits sintering and pore size growth at high temperatures.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 1

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Vishal Shah et al.
PloS one, 7(10), e47827-e47827 (2012-10-31)
Cerium oxide nanoparticles have found numerous applications in the biomedical industry due to their strong antioxidant properties. In the current study, we report the influence of nine different physical and chemical parameters: pH, aeration and, concentrations of MgSO(4), CaCl(2), KCl
Cecilia Mondelli et al.
Chimia, 66(9), 694-698 (2012-12-06)
The heterogeneously catalyzed gas-phase oxidation of HCl to Cl(2) offers an energy-efficient and eco- friendly route to recover chlorine from HCl-containing byproduct streams in the chemical industry. This process has attracted renewed interest in the last decade due to an
Xiangyan Zhou et al.
Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology, 13(1), 204-215 (2013-05-08)
The cerium oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely used in the fields of fuel additives, cosmetics, commodities, pharmaceuticals and other industries. Exposure of the CeO2 NPs causes a public concern on their potential health risk. In this study, the interactions
Dengsong Zhang et al.
Nanoscale, 5(3), 1127-1136 (2013-01-04)
The MnO(x) and CeO(x) were in situ supported on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by a poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) assisted reflux route for the low-temperature selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with NH(3). X-Ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM (HRTEM)
Gao Li et al.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England), 48(98), 12005-12007 (2012-11-07)
The Au(25)(SR)(18)/CeO(2) nanocluster catalyst showed high activity in the homocoupling of aryl iodides (e.g. up to 99.8% yield with iodobenzene) and excellent recyclability.
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