Synonyms:trichlorocerium;Cerium chloride (CeCl3);Cerium(III) Chloride, Anhydrous;Cerium(III) chloride beads;Cerium(III) chloride powder;MFCD00010929;trichloridocerium;cerium(3+) chloride;Cerium chloride, CeCl3;[CeCl3];WLN: CE G3;CHEBI:35458;Cerium(III) chloride, ultra dry;NSC84267;Cerium(III) chloride, anhydrous,CeCl3;SC10975;Cerium(III) chloride, anhydrous (H2O < 0.5%);Q419806;Cerium(III) chloride, anhydrous, beads, -10 mesh, 99.9%;Cerium (III) chloride, ultra dry, powder, ampoule, 99.9% trace metals basis;Cerium(III) chloride, anhydrous, beads, -10 mesh, >=99.99% trace metals basis;CERIUM CHLORIDE;CERIUM TRICHLORIDE;CERIUM(III) CHLORIDE;CEROUS CHLORIDE;Cerium(III) chloride, anhydrous,??CeCl3
● Appearance/Colour:white powder
● Melting Point:848 °C(lit.)
● Boiling Point:1727 °C
● Flash Point:1727°C
● PSA:0.00000
● Density:3.97 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
● LogP:-8.98800
● Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:0
● Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:0
● Rotatable Bond Count:0
● Exact Mass:244.81201
● Heavy Atom Count:4
● Complexity:8
Canonical SMILES:Cl[Ce](Cl)Cl
Use Description:Ceramics containing cerium(III) chloride (CeCl3) have several applications in different fields.
In the field of materials science and engineering, these ceramics can be used to produce scintillation detectors and phosphors. The presence of cerium(III) ions imparts luminescent properties to the ceramics, making them suitable for use in radiation detection and imaging applications, such as in nuclear physics research and medical diagnostics.
In the field of catalysis and chemical synthesis, cerium(III) chloride can be used as a catalyst or co-catalyst in various chemical reactions, including those involved in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its role in catalysis can enhance reaction rates and selectivity, contributing to the development of more efficient and sustainable chemical processes.
Its adaptability as a luminescent material and catalyst underscores its significance in advancing radiation detection, materials science, and chemical synthesis in various fields.
Cerium(III) chloride, also known as cerous chloride, is a chemical compound with the formula CeCl3. It is a solid compound that is often yellow or white in color, depending on its hydration state. Cerium(III) chloride can exist in both anhydrous form (CeCl3) and several hydrated forms, such as CeCl3·7H2O and CeCl3·2H2O.Cerium(III) chloride is highly soluble in water, and when it dissolves, it forms a yellow solution. It is widely used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis. It is also employed in cerium chemistry and as a precursor for other cerium compounds.However, it is important to note that cerium(III) chloride is toxic and corrosive. Therefore, proper safety precautions should be taken when handling and working with this compound.