C3139

Cesium chloride

optical grade, ≥99.5% trace metals basis

• Synonym(s): Caesium chloride
• Linear Formula: CsCl
• CAS Number: 7647-17-8
• Molecular Weight: 168.36
• EC Number: 231-600-2
• MDL number: MFCD00010955
• PubChem Substance ID: 57654000

Properties

• grade: optical grade
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥99.5% trace metals basis
• form: powder
• mp: 645 °C (lit.)
• absorption: ≤0.02 at 280 in H₂O at 50%
• SMILES string: [Cl-].[Cs+]
• InChI: 1S/ClH.Cs/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
• InChI key: AIYUHDOJVYHVIT-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

Application

Cesium chloride can be used:

• To prepare Ga₂S₃-GeS₂-CsCl glasses, which are transparent in the entire visible range.
• To fabricate WO₃ islands and network structures, which improves the light extraction efficiency of an OLED.

It can also be used to make solutions for the separation of RNA from DNA by density gradient centrifugation.

Quality

Yields a clear colorless solution.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H361f
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 2
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves