CERIUM OXIDE
Cerium Oxide (CeO2)
Cerium Oxide is an off-white to yellow colored powder sometimes called cerium dioxide, cerium(IV) oxide, ceric oxide, ceria. Its trade or hobby names can also be “Jeweler’s Rough” or “Opticians Rough”. CeO2 is a natural compound most commonly used in ceramics, to polish glass and gems, to sensitize photosensitive glass and in a variety of other applications. Cerium Oxide can be mixed with water to form a paste or slurry. Compatible with most polishing pads it can be used in both low and high speed equipment with recirculating systems.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
- High Hardness
- High Oxygen Ion Conductivity
- Absorbs Ultraviolet Radiation
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Precision Polishing
- Lapping
- Ceramic Parts
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