CS1207 Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate (CsOH·H2O) (CAS No. 35103-79-8)

Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate Description

Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate is a highly reactive compound that is very hygroscopic. Cesium hydroxide is the strongest alkali known. It’s the raw material of cesium products, organic reagents, and medical intermediates. Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate is a water-soluble Cesium source for use in oxygen-sensitive applications, such as metal production. Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate (CsOH·H2O) is widely applied in the ceramic, glass, and pharmaceutical industries. It can be used as a reagent for heavy oil desulfurization and as a catalyst for alkaline battery electrolyte and polymerization reactions at low temperatures (as low as - 50℃).

Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate Specification

Chemical Composition (wt%)

Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate Applications

• Chemical Synthesis: Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate is often used as a strong base in chemical reactions and syntheses. It is employed in the production of various organic and inorganic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Catalysis: It can act as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis, where strong bases are required to facilitate reactions like the aldol condensation and the Michael addition.
• Electrolytes: Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate can be used in the development of electrolytes for high-energy-density batteries, such as molten salt batteries. Its high ionic conductivity at elevated temperatures is beneficial for battery performance.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Research: In the research and development of advanced lithium-ion batteries, cesium compounds, including Cesium Hydroxide, have been explored as potential additives to improve battery performance and safety.
• Nuclear Reactor Control: Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate has been used as a neutron-absorbing material in nuclear reactors, primarily in the control rods to regulate the reactor's neutron flux and power output.
• Glass and Ceramics: It is used in the manufacture of specialty glasses and ceramics, where it can act as a fluxing agent to lower the melting point and improve the properties of the final product.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: In the semiconductor industry, Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate can be employed in the cleaning and etching processes to remove residues and contaminants from semiconductor surfaces.

Cesium Hydroxide Monohydrate Safety Information

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