Description
1. Product Overview
Cerium Oxide Residue is a high-value industrial by-product derived from rare earth processing streams, primarily composed of recovered cerium oxide with trace rare earth and metal oxides. Its primary industrial use is as a cost-effective raw material for glass polishing, catalyst manufacturing, metallurgical additives, and ceramic pigments. The key value proposition lies in delivering comparable technical performance to primary cerium oxide at a significantly reduced cost per metric ton, enabling buyers to optimize input costs without sacrificing process efficiency. Strategically, it supports circular economy initiatives and supply chain diversification in rare earths, reducing dependency on virgin material sources amid tightening global supply and export controls.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition: CeO₂: 65–78% typical; TREO: 70–85% typical; Balance: La₂O₃, Nd₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, CaO, <1.5% moisture
- Purity Level / Grade: Industrial grade, non-hazardous solid; Low radioactivity, conforms to IAEA transport exemption limits
- Physical Characteristics:
- Form: Fine powder to granular agglomerates
- Color: Buff to reddish-brown
- Particle Size: D50 5–40 μm; D90 <100 μm, customizable by milling
- Bulk Density: 1.2–1.8 g/cm³
- pH: 6.5–8.5 in 10% aqueous slurry
- Packaging Options: 1 MT jumbo bags with PE liner; 25 kg woven bags on pallets; Bulk vessel or container liner on request
- Shelf Life: Indefinite if stored dry in sealed packaging; Recommend use within 24 months for optimal flow properties
3. Core Industrial Applications
- Primary Industries: Glass & optics manufacturing, automotive catalyst production, metallurgy, ceramics, pigments, and water treatment chemicals
- Specific Operational Use Cases:
- Glass Polishing: Used in polishing slurries for flat glass, LCD panels, and precision optics where cost-sensitive, high-volume consumption is required
- Catalyst Support: Feedstock for FCC catalysts and automotive TWC washcoats after further refining
- Metallurgy: Additive in steel and alloy deoxidation, nodulizing agent in ductile iron production
- Pigments & Ceramics: Colorant and opacifier in tiles, sanitary ware, and specialty glass
- Performance Advantages: Offers 80–90% of the polishing efficiency of high-purity cerium oxide at 40–60% of the cost. Tolerates higher impurity levels in non-critical processes, reducing total formulation cost. Stable supply chain compared to primary oxide spot markets, buffering against price volatility in rare earths.
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: Batch-controlled XRF and ICP testing; Certificates of Analysis provided with each shipment to ensure predictable CeO₂ content
- Supply Reliability: Sourced from established, audited rare earth separation plants with 500+ MT monthly output capacity and long-term feedstock contracts
- Logistics Capability: EXW, FOB, and CIF shipments from major Asian ports; Experienced in IMO, IMDG, and MSDS documentation for smooth customs clearance
- Price Competitiveness: 30–50% lower than 99.5% cerium oxide, with volume-tiered pricing for contract buyers
- Sustainability: Supports resource recovery and waste valorization; Lowers Scope 3 emissions for buyers by displacing mined material
- Technical Support: Full SDS, TDS, REACH pre-registration data, and application guidance available; Pilot samples for qualification testing
5. Commercial & Supply Information
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Detail |
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Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) |
BULK 20MT |
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Loading Capacity (MT per container) |
20–24 MT per 20ft FCL, depending on bulk density and packaging |






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