Characteristic

Ammonium cerium(IV) sulfate is an inorganic compound with the formula (NH4)4Ce(SO4)4.2 H2O. It is an orange-colored solid. It is a strong oxidant, the potential for reduction is about +1.44V. Cerium(IV) sulfate is a related compound.

Chemical formula:(NH₄)₄Ce(SO₄)₄•2H₂O

Molar mass: 632.55 g/mol

Appearance: Orange-colored solid

Melting point: 130 °C (266 °F; 403 K)

Solubility in water:soluble in water

Application

Ammonium cerium(IV) sulfate dihydrate is an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and it is used as an analytical reagent, in thin-layer chromatography for the detection of anti-depressant drugs in human blood and urine samples. It is used to wet etch the Co catalyst and synthesis of carbon Nanotubes. It is used in medical and pharmaceutical industry.