Cerium(III) sulfide CAS #12014-93-6

The English aliases of cerium sulfide include cerium sulfide, ceric sulfide, cerium (iii) sulfide, etc. Its molecular formula is Ce₂S₃, its molecular weight is 376.43, and its density is 5.02. It is a red to dark brown crystalline powder, insoluble in water and strong alkaline solutions, easily soluble in acid and releases hydrogen sulfide.
As a new type of green and environmentally friendly red pigment, cerium sulfide has the characteristics of deep red color, non-toxicity, strong hiding power, good thermal stability, etc. It meets the safety and health standards for export to the EU and related national safety and health standards, and is widely used in plastics, coatings, paints, colorants and other fields. It can replace lead, cadmium and other metals that are harmful to the environment and humans and be applied to pigments, such as for coloring plastics, and can also be used in coatings, inks and paper industries.