Cesium nitrate, 99.99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cesium nitrate prisms are used in infrared spectroscopy, x-ray phosphors and scintillation counters. It is a precursor material for the synthesis of cesium nitratocuprate and cesium salts. Cesium nitrate doped on carbon-based ruthenium catalyst plays an important role in synthesis of ammonia.

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

• Boiling Point: (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 414°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1451
• Merck Index: 14,2015
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and acetone. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 194.91
• Percent Purity: 99.99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.55
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.68
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cesium nitrate

RUO – Research Use Only