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Cerium(IV) oxide

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powder, <5 μm, 99.9% 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
PubChem Substance ID:
24852694
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

200

Assay

99.9% trace metals basis

form

powder

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: cerium

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particle size

<5 μm

density

7.13 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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SMILES string

O=[Ce]=O

InChI

1S/Ce.2O

InChI key

CETPSERCERDGAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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

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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)
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
Woo Ri Kim et al.
Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology, 13(1), 649-652 (2013-05-08)
Autothermal reforming of propane was studied with respect to the addition of ceria to the supported Ni catalysts. Ni/Al2O3 catalysts showed a higher activity than Ni/MgAl catalysts. It was related to the ease of the catalyst reduction. Ni/Ce/MgAl and Ni/Ce/Al2O3
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