Cerium phosphate
Agent Name
Cerium phosphate
CAS Number
13454-71-2
Formula
Ce.H3-O4-P
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cerium monophosphate; Cerium orthophosphate (CePO4); Cerium(3+) phosphate; Phosphoric acid, cerium(3+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] Cerium(III) phosphate; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Dark yellow odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Intermediate product in cerium-based technique for staining lysosomal enzymes." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cerium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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