Title: Cerous Sulfate
CAS Registry Number: 13454-94-9
Molecular Formula: Ce2O12S3
Molecular Weight: 568.42
Percent Composition: Ce 49.30%, O 33.78%, S 16.92%
Line Formula: Ce2(SO4)3
Literature References: Prepn: Blandin, Rerat,
Compt. Rend. 239, 1055 (1954); Wendlandt,
J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem. 7, 51 (1958).
Derivative Type: Octahydrate
Properties: Orthorhombic octahedral crystals. d 2.87. Loses water on heating, becoming anhydr by 250°; loses SO3 to form a basic salt above 650°. Soluble in water.
Density: d 2.87
Use: Developing aniline black; said to be superior to vanadium for this purpose.