Cerium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ce(NO3)3, it is mainly used as an additive for gas lamp yarn covers, petrochemical catalysts and raw materials for the preparation of cerium salts. It is used as an analytical reagent in analytical chemistry and also used in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Properties

Boiling point : 200°c

Melting point : 96°c

Appearance: White crystal, industrial products are reddish and deliquescent.

Solubility Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, acetone.

• Cerium Nitrate Synonyms

Cerium(III) nitrate, Nitric acid cerium salt, Cerous nitrate, Cerium trinitrate, Cerium(3+) trinitrate