CAS 37317-01-4 cerium(+3) cation trifluoride

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cerium(+3) cation trifluoride

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Catalog Number

ACM37317014

CAS Number

37317-01-4

Product Name

cerium(+3) cation trifluoride

Structure

Category

Optical Coatings

Synonyms

cerium(+3) cation trifluoride

IUPAC Name

cerium(3+);trifluoride

Molecular Weight

197.11g/mol

Molecular Formula

CeF3

Canonical SMILES

[F-].[F-].[F-].[Ce+3]

InChI

InChI=1S/Ce.3FH/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3

InChI Key

QCCDYNYSHILRDG-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Application

Cerium(III) cation trifluoride serves several important purposes across various industries and scientific fields. Primarily, it is recognized as a highly effective material for high precision optical polishing, making it an ideal choice as a glass polishing agent. Additionally, in the realm of welding, it acts as a core additive that enhances the stability of the arc and modifies molten metal behavior, improving the weld properties. Its role extends to functioning as a Lewis acid in chemical reactions, highlighting its versatility as a catalyst. In high-energy physics experiments, cerium(III) fluoride is notably used for its luminescent properties, with a significant concentration of the activator cerium(III), marking its potential as a scintillator and a tunable laser material.

Complexity

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

231-841-3

Exact Mass

196.90066g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

cerium fluoride;cerium trifluoride;cerous fluoride

Monoisotopic Mass

196.90066g/mol