cerium(+3) cation trifluoride

• CAS: 37317-01-4
• Catalog Number: ACM37317014
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 197.11g/mol
• Molecular Formula: CeF3
• Synonyms: cerium(+3) cation trifluoride
• IUPAC Name: cerium(3+);trifluoride
• 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: 0
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 4
• EC Number: 231-841-3
• Exact Mass: 196.90066g/mol
• Formal Charge: 0
• H-Bond Acceptor: 3
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heavy Atom Count: 4
• Monoisotopic Mass: 196.90066g/mol
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• UNII: 1GCT2G09AN