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Acid Stability Cerium Sulfate for Catalysis and Water Treatment

Cerium sulfate is a yellow or orange crystalline powder, it can dissolve in a small amount of water, and dissolve in dilute sulfuric acid.
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Cerium Sulfate (Ce(SO₄)₂·4H₂O) is a yellow crystalline compound valued for its strong oxidizing properties and role in environmental and chemical applications. With a CAS number of 10294-42-5 and a molecular weight of 404.28 g/mol (hydrated form), this compound offers purity levels of 99.9%-99.99% (4N), featuring high solubility in sulfuric acid (200 g/L at 20°C) and reversible redox behavior between Ce³+ and Ce⁴+. Its unique ability to act as a stable oxidizing agent makes it indispensable in catalysis, water treatment, and material synthesis.


Features


1. Strong Oxidizing Power: Ce⁴+ ions exhibit a standard reduction potential of 1.72 V, enabling efficient oxidation of organic pollutants and metal ions in aqueous systems.

2. Redox Reversibility: Easily switches between Ce³+ and Ce⁴+ states, critical for regenerating catalysts in automotive exhaust systems and chemical reactors.

3. High Purity Control: Strict purification reduces iron, sodium, and potassium levels to <10 ppm, ensuring high selectivity in redox reactions.

4. Thermal Decomposition Control: Releases water of crystallization at 100-150°C and decomposes to CeO₂ at 600-700°C, yielding a nanocrystalline oxide with high surface area (80-100 m²/g).

5. Acid Stability: Maintains solubility in concentrated sulfuric acid (98%), supporting its use in aggressive chemical processing environments.


Applications


Catalytic Converters: A key component in three-way catalysts (TWC), storing and releasing oxygen to convert CO, NOx, and HC into harmless gases at 300-800°C.

Water Purification: Oxidizes arsenite (As³+) to arsenate (As⁵+) in drinking water treatment, facilitating subsequent removal by adsorption on iron oxides.

Polymer Degradation: Used in photoinitiators for UV-curable coatings, generating free radicals to initiate cross-linking reactions in acrylate-based polymers.

Research Reagents: Serves as a titrant in redox volumetry (Ce(IV) sulfate method) for determining the concentration of reducing agents like Fe²+ and I⁻.

Ceramic Coatings: Deposited as CeO₂ films on gas turbine blades, enhancing thermal barrier properties and resisting hot corrosion in sulfur-rich environments.


FAQ


Q: What is the primary advantage of Cerium Sulfate over Cerium Oxide in catalysis?

A: The sulfate form provides better dispersibility in liquid phases, enabling homogeneous redox reactions without additional surfactants.

Q: Can it be used in alkaline solutions?

A: No, Ce⁴+ hydrolyzes in neutral to alkaline conditions; use in acidic media (pH < 4) to maintain ionic stability.

Q: How does temperature affect its oxidizing capacity?

A: Oxidation efficiency increases with temperature, reaching peak activity at 60-80°C for organic pollutant degradation in wastewater systems.

Q: Is there a risk of cerium leaching into the environment?

A: Strict process control ensures effluent cerium concentrations <1 ppb, compliant with EPA guidelines for industrial discharges.

Q: Can it be used in the synthesis of cerium-doped nanomaterials?

A: Yes, its water-soluble nature enables precise control over Ce³+/Ce⁴+ ratios in hydrothermal synthesis of core-shell nanoparticles for energy storage.


Material Name

Cerium Sulfate or Cerium Sulfate Tetrahydrate 

Formula Ce(SO₄)₂·4H₂O ‌
CAS No. 10294-42-5
EINECS NO. 237-029-5
Molecular Weight 405.3
Appearance Yellow or orange powder ‌
TREO 36% min
Purity (CeO₂/REO) 99.9%-99.999% ‌


PURITY

3N

4N

5N

TREO%MIN

36

36

36

CeO2/TREO

99.9

99.99

99.999

Fe2O3

0.005

0.001

0.0005

SiO2

0.005

0.002

0.001

CaO

0.005

0.001

0.001

Na2O

0.005

0.002

0.001

PbO

0.002

0.001

0.001


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