Cerous carbonate

Synonyms

Cerium carbonate (Ce2(CO3)3); Cerium carbonate (VAN); Cerium tricarbonate; Cerium(III) carbonate; Carbonic acid, cerium(3+) salt (3:2); Dicerium tricarbonate; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Rare Earth Metals

Description

White odorless powder; [GFS Chemicals MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as a pigment or paint additive, raw material for electronics, ceramics, electro-ceramics, and chemical synthesis, as a polishing agent in non-metal surface treatment products, to make base metals and alloys, paints-coatings-thinners, fillers-putties-plasters, and pigments, and in industrial and automotive catalysts; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]

Comments

Dust may cause eye and mucous membrane irritation; Toxic by inhalation; Low oral toxicity; [GFS Chemicals MSDS] See "Cerium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

Yes

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)