Title: Cerous Sulfate

CAS Registry Number: 13454-94-9

Molecular Formula: Ce2O12S3

Molecular Weight: 568.42

Percent Composition: Ce 49.30%, O 33.78%, S 16.92%

Line Formula: Ce2(SO4)3

Literature References: Prepn: Blandin, Rerat, Compt. Rend. 239, 1055 (1954); Wendlandt, J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem. 7, 51 (1958).

 

Derivative Type: Octahydrate

Properties: Orthorhombic octahedral crystals. d 2.87. Loses water on heating, becoming anhydr by 250°; loses SO3 to form a basic salt above 650°. Soluble in water.

Density: d 2.87

 

Use: Developing aniline black; said to be superior to vanadium for this purpose.