Cerium carbonate is a white or slightly yellowish crystalline powder with a slight change in color depending on purity, and the chemical formula is CH2CeO4.

• Cerium Carbonate Synonyms

Cerium carbonate hydrate, Cerous carbonate hydrate, Cerium(III) carbonate hydrate, Dicerium tricarbonate, Cerium(3+) carbonate (2:3), Cerium carbonate (Ce2(CO3)3), Cerium tricarbonate hydrate, Carbonic acid, cerium salt.

• Uses
  

It is mainly used for the preparation of rare earth luminescent materials, automobile exhaust purification catalysts, polishing materials and colors for engineering plastics. It can also be used for chemical reagents.