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Cerium(III) nitrate hexahydrate, REacton™, 99.99% (REO)
Description
Cerium(III) nitrate hexahydrate is used in the separation of cerium from other rare earths. It plays an important role as a catalyst for hydrolysis of phosphoric acid esters.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Crystalline Aggregates |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.99% (REO) |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol and acetone. |
| Formula Weight | 434.23 (326.13 Anhydrous) |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Chemical Name or Material | Cerium(III) nitrate, hexahydrate |
Safety and Handling
- Cerium(III) nitrate hexahydrate
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Oxidising solid Category 3
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Nitric acid, cerium(3+) salt, hexahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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