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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

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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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.

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Product of Engi-Mat Co.

Storage Class Code

11 - 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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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
Hailong Li et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 243, 117-123 (2012-11-08)
MnO(x)-CeO(2) mixed-oxide supported on TiO(2) (Mn-Ce/Ti) was synthesized by an ultrasound-assisted impregnation method and employed to oxidize elemental mercury (Hg(0)) at 200°C in simulated coal combustion flue gas. Over 90% of Hg(0) oxidation was achieved on the Mn-Ce/Ti catalyst at
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
Jose A Hernandez-Viezcas et al.
ACS nano, 7(2), 1415-1423 (2013-01-17)
With the increased use of engineered nanomaterials such as ZnO and CeO₂ nanoparticles (NPs), these materials will inevitably be released into the environment, with unknown consequences. In addition, the potential storage of these NPs or their biotransformed products in edible/reproductive
Shailendra Giri et al.
PloS one, 8(1), e54578-e54578 (2013-02-06)
Ovarian cancer (OvCa) is the fifth most common cause of death from all cancers among women in United Sates and the leading cause of death from gynecological malignancies. While most OvCa patients initially respond to surgical debulking and chemotherapy, 75%
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