Cesium chloride, ultra dry, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cesium chloride is widely used in isopycnic centrifugation for separating various types of DNA. It is a reagent in analytical chemistry, where it is used to identify ions by the color and morphology of the precipitate. When enriched in radioisotopes, such as 137CsCl or 131CsCl, cesium chloride is used in nuclear medicine applications such as treatment of cancer and diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

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.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1303°C
• Melting Point: 646°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 14,2011
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (1860g/L) at 20°C,and ethanol. Insoluble in acetone.
• IUPAC Name: cesium;chloride
• Formula Weight: 168.36
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Refractive Index: 1.6418
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.99 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cesium chloride, Ultra dry

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