Cerium(IV) Oxide

CeO₂

IUPAC: Cerium(IV) oxide

CAS: 1306-38-3

Aperçu

Cerium(IV) oxide is the most commercially important compound of cerium, the most abundant rare earth element. It is used as a polishing agent for glass and as a key component in automotive catalytic converters. It can store and release oxygen reversibly.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Cerium Ce 1 140,1200

Composition élémentaire

O
Oxygen ×2
18,6%
Ce
Cerium ×1
81,4%

Usages

  • • Glass polishing agent
  • • Catalytic converter component
  • • Diesel fuel additive
  • • UV-absorbing coating

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Nearly every piece of precision optical glass has been polished with cerium oxide

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Low toxicity
  • ⚠ Dust inhalation should be avoided

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ce]=O

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
solid
Masse molaire
172,12 g/mol
Densité
7,2150 g/cm³
Point de fusion
2400,0 °C
Solubilité
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
171,8953
TPSA
34,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
18,0

Aussi connu sous le nom de

Ceria Cerium dioxide

Composés associés

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Calcium Oxide

CaO

Boron Trioxide

B₂O₃

Copper(II) Oxide

CuO

Molybdenum Trioxide

MoO₃

Magnesium Oxide

MgO

Manganese Dioxide

MnO₂

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cerium(IV) Oxide?
Cerium(IV) Oxide (CeO₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Cerium(IV) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Cerium(IV) Oxide?
Cerium(IV) Oxide has a molar mass of 172.115 g/mol.
What state is Cerium(IV) Oxide at room temperature?
Cerium(IV) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Cerium(IV) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Cerium(IV) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Cerium(IV) Oxide?
Cerium(IV) Oxide (CeO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Cerium (Ce).