CERIUM(III) CHLORIDE CAS#7790-86-5
Cerium trichloride appears as colorless, deliquescent block‑shaped crystals or crystalline powder. When exposed to humid atmospheric conditions, it rapidly absorbs moisture and forms hydrates with variable compositions. It dissolves readily in water, alcohols and acetone, showing good compatibility with these common solvents.
CERIUM(III) CHLORIDE Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 848 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 1727 °C |
| density | 3.97 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Fp | 1727°C |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | soluble in H2O, ethanol |
| form | beads |
| color | White to Pale Gray |
| Specific Gravity | 3.92 |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol, acids and acetone. |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,1997 |
| Stability: | Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | VYLVYHXQOHJDJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7790-86-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cerium chloride (CeCl3) (7790-86-5) |
