ReO≥83% Cerium Fluoride (CeF₃) CAS 7758-88-5 for Rare Earth Metal Production, Optical Materials, and Specialty Functional Material Applications

1. Product Overview

Cerium Fluoride (CeF₃) is an important rare earth fluoride material and a key raw material for the production of cerium metal and cerium-based functional materials.

Cerium fluoride exhibits good chemical stability, high-temperature resistance, and high rare earth element utilization value. It is mainly used in rare earth metal production, optical materials, specialty glass, polishing materials, and functional ceramic applications.

According to the rare earth fluoride product indicator system, cerium fluoride primarily focuses on ReO (total rare earth oxide content), F content, oxygen content, and loss on ignition indicators. Typical specifications are ReO≥83%, F≥27.5%, O≤2000 ppm, and loss on ignition ≤3000 ppm.

For the Russian market, this product is mainly targeted at rare earth smelting enterprises, optical material companies, glass manufacturers, functional material producers, and rare earth raw material traders.

2. Specifications

Product Name: Cerium Fluoride

English Name: Cerium Fluoride

Russian Name: Фторид церия

Chemical Formula: CeF₃

CAS No.: 7758-88-5

Product Category: Rare earth fluoride

ReO: ≥83%

F: ≥27.5%

O: ≤2000 ppm

Loss on Ignition: ≤3000 ppm

Appearance: White powder

Packaging: 25 kg bags, bulk bags, or customized according to customer requirements

Storage: Store in a dry, moisture-proof environment in sealed containers

3. Main Application Areas

① Rare Earth Metal Production

Cerium fluoride is an important raw material for the production of cerium metal, used in rare earth metal production and subsequent functional material manufacturing.

② Optical Glass Materials

Cerium exhibits special optical properties. Cerium fluoride can be used in specialty optical glass, glass additive materials, and related optical material systems.

③ Polishing Materials and Functional Materials

Cerium-based materials are widely used in precision polishing. Cerium fluoride can serve as an important raw material for related rare earth material systems.

④ Specialty Ceramics and Electronic Materials

Used in cerium-based functional materials, specialty ceramics, and research and development fields.

4. Key Purchasing Criteria in the Russian Market

When sourcing cerium fluoride, Russian customers typically focus on:

-ReO content and cerium element purity;

-F content;

-O content control;

-Loss on ignition indicators;

-Rare earth impurities and non-rare earth impurities;

-Particle size distribution;

-Export technical documentation including COA, TDS, and SDS.

5. Product Advantages

-ReO≥83%, meeting the requirements of rare earth fluoride applications;

-Stable fluoride content and quality control;

-Suitable for rare earth metal, optical glass, and functional material industry chains;

-Consistent batch quality, supporting long-term supply;

-Complete export technical documentation available upon request.

6. Packaging and Storage

Cerium fluoride should be packaged in moisture-proof, sealed packaging to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

It is recommended to store in a dry environment and to keep packaging intact to ensure stable product quality.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which industries primarily use cerium fluoride?

A: It is mainly used in rare earth metal production, optical glass, polishing materials, specialty ceramics, and functional material applications.

Q: What does ReO≥83% represent?

A: ReO represents the total rare earth oxide content and is an important indicator for evaluating the effective rare earth content of rare earth fluorides.

Q: What is the difference between cerium fluoride and lanthanum fluoride?

A: Cerium fluoride is mainly used in cerium-based functional materials, glass, and polishing-related fields; lanthanum fluoride is mainly used in optical materials, crystal materials, and lanthanum-based functional materials.

Q: Why is it necessary to control oxygen content and loss on ignition in cerium fluoride?

A: Oxygen content and loss on ignition reflect the levels of oxides, moisture, and volatile impurities in the product, which have significant impacts on rare earth metal production and high-performance material applications.

Q: What documents are required for purchasing cerium fluoride in Russia?

A: Typically, COA, TDS, SDS, certificate of origin, and packaging information are required.