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Cerium(IV) oxide

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powder, 99.995% trace metals basis

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:
12352303
eCl@ss:
38160411
PubChem Substance ID:
24852135
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

Assay

99.995% trace metals basis

form

powder

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: cerium

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density

7.13 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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Enabling

SMILES string

O=[Ce]=O

InChI

1S/Ce.2O

InChI key

CETPSERCERDGAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

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Application

The additon of CeO2 to CuO/TiO2 increases specific surface area and inhibits sintering and pore size growth at high temperatures.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Lijuan Zhao et al.
ACS nano, 6(11), 9615-9622 (2012-10-12)
The rapid development of nanotechnology will inevitably release nanoparticles (NPs) into the environment with unidentified consequences. In addition, the potential toxicity of CeO(2) NPs to plants and the possible transfer into the food chain are still unknown. Corn plants (Zea
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.
Susmita Bandyopadhyay et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 241-242, 379-386 (2012-10-23)
Cerium oxide (CeO(2)) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) are extensively used in a variety of instruments and consumer goods. These NPs are of great concern because of potential toxicity towards human health and the environment. The present work aimed
Peng Zhang et al.
ACS nano, 6(11), 9943-9950 (2012-10-27)
Biotransformation is a critical factor that may modify the toxicity, behavior, and fate of engineered nanoparticles in the environment. CeO(2) nanoparticles (NPs) are generally recognized as stable under environmental and biological conditions. The present study aims to investigate the biotransformation
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