Cerium(IV) Oxide

CeO₂

IUPAC: Cerium(IV) oxide

CAS: 1306-38-3

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Cerium Ce 1 140.1200

元素組成

O
18.6%
Ce
81.4%

用途

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

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Low toxicity
  • ⚠ Dust inhalation should be avoided

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ce]=O

特性

タイプ
oxide
状態
solid
モル質量
172.12 g/mol
密度
7.2150 g/cm³
融点
2400.0 °C
溶解度
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

別名

Ceria Cerium dioxide

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).