Cerium Nitrate Hexahydrate pure

Cerium Nitrate Hexahydrate [Ce(NO₃)₃·6H₂O] is a high-purity, water-soluble rare earth compound widely used in advanced chemical and industrial applications. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid and is known for its strong oxidizing properties, hygroscopic nature, and excellent solubility in water and alcohols. Available in multiple grades such as industrial grade, reagent grade, and high-purity (99.9%–99.99%) grade, it is extensively used in catalysts, glass polishing powders, and specialty ceramics. Cerium nitrate hexahydrate finds applications across industries including automotive (catalytic converters), glass & optics, electronics, surface treatment, and research laboratories. It is also utilized in the production of cerium oxide, corrosion inhibitors, and as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. Its key properties include high reactivity, thermal decomposition to cerium oxide, and uniform particle composition, making it ideal for precision applications in nanotechnology, coatings, and advanced material synthesis.