Ammonium Ceric Nitrate AR 100g

Ammonium Ceric Nitrate AR 100g

Ammonium ceric nitrate, also known as ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN), has many uses in laboratories, including:

Oxidizing agent: Used in organic syntheses as an oxidizing agent
Quantitative analysis: Used as a standard oxidant in quantitative analysis
Alcohol and phenol testing: Used to test for the presence of alcohols or phenols in a solution
Catalyzing reactions: Catalyzes the reaction between primary amines and β-dicarbonyl compounds
Manufacturing substances: Used in the manufacture of substances
Photomasks and liquid crystal displays: Used in the production of photomasks and liquid crystal displays

Ammonium ceric nitrate is an orange-red, water-soluble cerium salt with the chemical formula (NH4)2Ce(NO3)6.
It is an oxidizing substance and can cause serious health hazards if swallowed.
It can also cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. When handling ammonium ceric nitrate,
it is important to use personal protective equipment and ventilate the area

Ammonium Ceric Nitrate AR 100g