Cerium chloride 
 Molecular formula: CeCl3 molecular weight: 246.48 Chinese name: cerium chloride; cerium trichloride; cerium chloride 
 English Name: Cerium chloride; Cerous chloride; cerium chloride; cerium trichloride; cerium chloride; cerium chloride 
 The nature of cerium chloride: CeCl3 · 6H2O white or light yellow block or granular crystals. Density of 3.92. Melting point of 848 ℃. 
 Boiling point of 1727 ℃. Soluble in water, alcohol, acetone and acid. When heated, dehydration, deliquescent in moist air. 
 Uses: used in petroleum catalysts, automotive exhaust catalysts, intermediate compounds and other industries. Cerium and other metals are also used in the system.