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CAS Number: 10294-41-4

Molecular Formula: Ce(NO3)3·6H2O

Molecular Weight: 434.22 g/mol

Appearance: White crystals (industrial grade may appear slightly red)

Melting Point: 96°C Boiling Point: 200°C (decomposes)

Usage: Used as an analytical reagent and catalyst.

 

Category	Details
Basic Information
Name	Cerium nitrate hexahydrate
CAS Number	10294-41-4
EINECS Number	233-297-2
Molecular Formula	CeH12N3O15
Molecular Weight	434.222
Appearance	White crystals, slightly red for industrial products, hygroscopic
Physical Properties
Melting Point	96°C
Boiling Point	200°C (decomposition)
Density	4.37
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone
Chemical Properties
Stability	Stable, incompatible with strong reducing agents and strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products	Toxic nitrogen oxides
Applications
Industrial Uses	Used as an analytical reagent and catalyst; Used in the manufacture of gas mantles, optical glass, etc.; Used as an additive for gas mantles and a catalyst in the petrochemical industry; A raw material for the preparation of cerium salts; Used in tungsten-molybdenum products (cerium-tungsten electrodes, lanthanum-tungsten electrodes), ternary catalysts, hard alloys, and other industries
Safety Information
Risk Symbols	GHS03. GHS05. GHS09
Warning Words	Danger
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse away from fire, heat, and reducing agents

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