Description
Cerium Oxide (CeO₂) Micron Powder – High Purity, -325 Mesh
Ultra-Fine Ceria Powder for Precision Polishing, Glass Finishing, and Advanced Industrial Applications
Product Description
Cerium Oxide (CeO₂) Micron Powder is a high-purity rare earth oxide with a particle size of -325 mesh and a minimum purity of 99.99%. This fine, white powder is widely recognized for its excellent polishing capabilities, particularly in glass, optics, and semiconductor industries. As a rare earth compound with a cubic face-centered crystal structure, cerium oxide exhibits unique redox behavior, high thermal stability, and significant oxygen storage capacity, making it valuable for catalysis and electronics.
Its strong hardness (Mohs 6) and high melting point (2600 °C) allow it to withstand extreme conditions in both chemical and mechanical applications. Cerium oxide is also known as ceria, and it’s favored for precision lapping, glass polishing, and chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) in microelectronics.
Technical Specifications
Chemical Formula: CeO₂
Purity: Min. 99.99%
Particle Size: -325 mesh
Color: White
Crystal Structure: Cubic (face-centered)
Composition: Ce: 81.4%, O: 18.6%
Density: 6.86 g/cm³
Melting Point: 2600 °C
Boiling Point: 3468 °C
Mohs Hardness: 6
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20 °C): 8 × 10⁻⁸
Electrical Resistivity: 0.218 microohm⁻¹·cm
CAS Number: 1306-38-3
Form: Micronized Powder
Applications
Glass and optics polishing compound
Precision lapping and CMP (chemical-mechanical planarization)
Catalyst and catalyst support in automotive and industrial sectors
Additive in UV-absorbing glass and ceramics
Oxygen sensors and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC)
Thermal barrier coatings
Key Features
Ultra-fine particle size (325 mesh) for smooth and controlled polishing
Exceptional chemical and thermal stability
Low impurity levels – suitable for electronic-grade use
High oxygen mobility for catalytic and redox applications
Stable cubic phase for uniform performance across applications