Catalog Number
ACMA00021063
Product Name
Cerium fluoride
IUPAC Name
cerium(3+);trifluoride
Molecular Weight
197.11g/mol
InChI
InChI=1S/Ce.3FH/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3
InChI Key
QCCDYNYSHILRDG-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Application
Cerium fluoride is an off-white powder that serves numerous applications due to its unique properties. It is insoluble in water and acids, and is prominently used to produce Lewis acid, an essential component in various chemical processes. As a highly effective glass polishing agent, cerium fluoride is vital for achieving high precision in optical polishing. Additionally, it plays a crucial role as a core additive in welding, where it stabilizes the arc and influences the movement of molten metal in the weld. In the field of high-energy physics, Cerium(III) Fluoride (CeF3) is utilized in experiments as a luminescent material and potential scintillator due to its 100% activator concentration. It offers versatility in its preparation, achievable through multiple methods such as fluorination, ultrasound, microwave, and hydrothermal synthesis. This makes cerium fluoride a valuable reagent and catalyst in both industrial and scientific settings.
Compound Is Canonicalized
Yes
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
4
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Deprecated CAS
24398-28-5, 1269230-85-4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
MeSH Entry Terms
cerium fluoride;cerium trifluoride;cerous fluoride
Monoisotopic Mass
196.90066g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area
0Ų
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
0