Cerium Iodide (CeI3)

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Name Cerium Iodide Molecular Formula CeI3
Molecular Weight
520.83
CAS Number
7790-87-6
Density
5.68 g/cm3 Melting Point 760℃

Cerium Iodide

Cerium iodide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CeI3. Cerium iodide is a yellow powder or polycrystalline block in appearance. It is easy to dissolve in water and acid, and it is easy to absorb moisture. Therefore, it should be kept in an airtight condition.

Cerium Iodide Applications

Cerium iodide can be used to prepare lutetium iodide, gadolinium iodide, and yttrium iodide scintillation crystals. Cerium doped lutetium iodide (LuI3: Ce3 +), gadolinium iodide (GdI3: Ce3 +) and yttrium iodide (YI3: Ce3 +) crystals are all excellent scintillators.

Cerium Iodide Specifications

Item Purity Water Content Oxygen Content
Index Value ≥99.95% ≤20ppm ≤200ppm

Cerium Iodide Packaging

Glass tube filled with argon and sealed packaging.