Cerium Oxide
Alternate Names: CeO2, Cerium Dioxide
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeO2 | 100.00% | 1.00 | |
| Oxide Weight | 172.11 | ||
| Formula Weight | 172.11 | ||
Notes
A colorant used in ceramic glazes. It is a powerful flux. Commercial products have fairly high purity.
Can be used as a polishing and descratching agent for glass.
Also available as a carbonate (CeCO3).
Related Information
Links
| URLs |
http://www.kemcointernational.com/CeriumOxide.htm
Kemco International - Cerium Description |
| URLs |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerium_Oxide
Cerium oxide at Wikipedia |
| Typecodes |
Colorant
Metallic based materials that impart fired color to glazes and bodies. |
| Oxides | CeO2 - Cerium Oxide |
| Minerals |
Bastnäsite
A cerium cortaining carbonate-fluoride mineral. |
| Minerals |
Monazite
A cerium containing phosphate mineral. |
Data
| Hardness (Moh) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Frit Softening Point | 2500C |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 7.3 |