Purity 99.9-99.99% Cerium Fluoride CeF3 For Laser Crystals IR Fibers

Cerium Fluoride (CeF₃): Medical Scintillators, Laser Crystals, IR Fibers, Specialty Alloys

Cerium fluoride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CeF₃, appearing as pale yellow powder with a density of 6.16 g/cm³. It has a melting point of 1460°C and boiling point above 2200°C. The compound is insoluble in water and shows low solubility in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulfuric acid, but dissolves in perchloric acid. It exhibits hygroscopic properties in air while maintaining relatively good stability.

Applications

1. Production of scintillators for modern medical imaging technology and nuclear science applications
2. Rare earth crystal laser materials
3. Fluoride glass optical fibers and rare earth infrared glass
4. Manufacturing special alloys and electrolytic production of metallic cerium

Product Series

Health and Safety Information

Signal Word	Warning
Hazard Statements	H312 + H332 - H315 - H319 - H335
Hazard Code	Xn
Precautionary Statements	P261 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
Flash Point	Not applicable
Risk Code	20/21/22 - 36/37/38
Safety Statements	26 - 36/37
RTECS Number	FK6125000
Transport Information	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	2
GHS Pictogram

Packaging Specifications

• Standard packaging: 50 kg/drum, 500 kg/pallet, ton bags
• Sample packaging: 500 g/bag, 1 kg/bottle

Production Process Description
The manufacturing process begins with purification of cerium chloride raw material to remove impurities, followed by carbonation through CO₂ introduction to form carbonate. The material then reacts with high-purity fluorine in specialized equipment to produce cerium fluoride. The resulting product undergoes washing with hot purified water and dehydration in a vacuum oven. Temperature adjustment is performed to remove free fluorine, followed by hydrogen treatment for crystal phase transformation and refractive index modification.