Caesium sulfate or cesium sulfate is the inorganic compound and salt with the chemical formula Cs2SO4. It is a white water-soluble solid that is used to prepare dense aqueous solutions for use in isopycnic (or "density-gradient") centrifugation. It is isostructural with potassium salt.

Properties

Chemical Formula : Cs2SO4

Density : 4.24g/cm³

Melting Point : 1,010°C

Solubility Information : Soluble in water. (1820g/L) at 20°C

Formula Weight : 361.87

Percent Purity : 99%

Odor : Odorless

Sensitivity : Hygroscopic