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Cesium nitrate, 99.8% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11397607
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250 g

Description

Preparation of Cs compounds

Preparation of cesium compoundsCesium nitrate prisms are used in infrared spectroscopy, x-ray phosphors and scintillation counters. It is a precursor material for the synthesis of cesium nitratocuprate and cesium salts. Cesium nitrate doped on carbon-based ruthenium catalyst plays an important role in synthesis of ammonia.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7789-18-6
Molecular Formula CsNO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 194.909
MDL Number MFCD00010963
InChI Key NLSCHDZTHVNDCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym cesium nitrate, caesium nitrate, nitric acid, cesium salt, cesium i nitrate 1:1, caesium 1+ nitronate, acmc-1bhhg, caesium 1+ ion nitronate, ksc492a7j
PubChem CID 62674
IUPAC Name cesium;nitrate
SMILES [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Cs+]

Specifications

Boiling Point (decomposition)
Melting Point 414°C
Physical Form Crystalline
Quantity 250 g
Assay Percent Range 99.8% (metals basis)
Solubility Information Soluble in 5 parts cold and 0.5 parts boiling water. Soluble in acetone. Slightly soluble in alcoholSoluble in water and acetone. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Formula Weight 194.91
Refractive Index 1.55
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 3.68
Chemical Name or Material Cesium nitrate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Caesium Nitrate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Oxidising solid Category 1
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cesium nitrate

RUO – Research Use Only

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