Cesium nitrate, 99.999% (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.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7789-18-6
• Molecular Formula: CsNO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 194.909
• MDL Number: MFCD00010963
• InChI Key: NLSCHDZTHVNDCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cesium nitrate, caesium nitrate, nitric acid, cesium salt, cesium i nitrate 1:1, caesium 1+ nitronate, acmc-1bhhg, caesium 1+ ion nitronate, ksc492a7j
• PubChem CID: 62674
• IUPAC Name: cesium;nitrate
• SMILES: [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Cs+]

• Boiling Point: (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 414°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.999% (Metal basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and acetone. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 194.91
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.55
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Density: 3.68 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Cesium nitrate

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