Cerium Nitrate 96% - 5372
Formula
Ce(NO3)3.6H2O
Molecular Weight 434.2
Chemical Abs #10294-41-4
Apperance
Amber liquid (Aqueous Solution)
Physical Properties
Density of solution: >> 15.5 lb/gal (1.9 gms/cc)
Packaging
>> 350 lb Ce(NO3)3.6H2O
in 400 lb of solution
in a 30 gallon plastic-lined fiber drum
>> 0.9 lb Ce(NO3)3.6H2O
in 15 lb of solution
in a 1 gallon container - for small shipments
Shipping Point
Mountain Pass, CA
Product Composition
Cerium Nitrate Solution
(On a dry Ce(No3) 3.6H2O basis)

Total Lanthanide Oxides (LnO) equivalent 39.0% min
(deal for Ce(NO3) 3.6H2O is 39.6%)
CeO2
37.5
% min
La2O3
1.0
%typ
Nd2O3
0.4
%typ
Pr6O11
0.1
%typ
CaO
0.2
% max
SrO
0.08
%typ
Na2O
0.05
% max
Fe2O3
100
ppm max
MnO2
0.60
ppm max
Solution concentration, as contained:
hexahydrated salt, Ce(No3) 3.6H2O
68 - 75%
PH 1.0 - 1.2%

Other derivatives of cerium are also available including:
concentrate, carbonate, acetate, hydrate, and oxide.
Please request the appropriate data sheets and further information.

Cerium Nitrate 96% - 5372