CAS 10450-59-6 Cerium(III) sulfate octahydrate

Synonyms

Dicerium trisulfate octahydrate

IUPAC Name

Cerium(3+);trisulfate;octahydrate

Molecular Weight

712.6

Molecular Formula

Ce2O12S3·8H₂O

Canonical SMILES

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Ce+3].[Ce+3]

InChI

InChI=1S/2Ce.3H₂O4S.8H₂O/c;3*1-5(2,3)4;/h;3*(H2,1,2,3,4);8*1H2/q2*+3;/p-6

InChI Key

PQBKXYUMEMUVIH-UHFFFAOYSA-H

Purity

99%+

Density

2.886 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Solubility

Soluble in water

Appearance

White to off-white crystals and/or chunks

Storage

Room temperature

Complexity

62.2

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Exact Mass

711.7506

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

711.7506

Topological Polar Surface Area

274 Å²

UNII

93EJ24I557

Application

Cerium(III) sulfate octahydrate serves multiple industrial and analytical purposes. It is employed as an antioxidant in various industrial processes and as an etching agent for integrated circuits. Additionally, it is a vital raw material in the production of polishing powder, special glass, and ceramics, including dental compositions and as a stabilizing phase in zirconia-based products. Its applications extend to waterproofing and mildew-proofing solutions, as well as dyeing and printing textiles. Furthermore, cerium(III) sulfate octahydrate acts as a volumetric oxidizing agent in quantitative analysis, showcasing its versatility and importance across different sectors.

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