Cerium Oxide Nanorods, 5-15nm, 1 mg/mL, 10 mLProduct Type: Inorganic nanomaterial dispersion
Research-grade laboratory product
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For model selection, material form, dimensional range, concentration or package confirmation, contact our technical sales team.
E-MAIL: inquiry@atomfair.com
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
|
How does the aspect ratio of these cerium oxide nanorods (5-15 nm diameter, 50-150 nm length) influence their surface area relative to spherical ceria nanoparticles of similar diameter?
The nanorods have an aspect ratio ranging from approximately 3 to 30, providing a significantly higher surface area per unit mass compared to spherical nanoparticles of equivalent diameter due to the elongated morphology. This increased surface area can enhance catalytic activity but may also lead to higher aggregation propensity in dispersion.
Can this ethanol-based cerium oxide nanorod dispersion be directly used in aqueous-phase catalytic reactions without prior solvent exchange?
Direct use in aqueous reactions is not recommended because the ethanol solvent is miscible with water but may cause local supersaturation and aggregation upon mixing. For aqueous applications, a gradual solvent exchange or surface functionalization is typically required to maintain dispersion stability.
What storage conditions are critical to prevent sedimentation or aggregation of this cerium oxide nanorod dispersion over time?
As an ethanol-based dispersion at 1 mg/mL concentration, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container at room temperature (20-25°C) away from light and heat sources to minimize solvent evaporation and particle settling. Periodic gentle agitation may be needed before use to redisperse any settled material.
This cerium oxide nanorod dispersion offers defined dimensions of 5-15 nm diameter and 50-150 nm length at 1 mg/mL in ethanol, suitable for catalytic and materials research applications requiring controlled morphology and solvent compatibility.
Positive
- Well-defined nanorod morphology: Narrow diameter range of 5-15 nm and length range of 50-150 nm provide reproducible particle dimensions for consistent experimental outcomes.
- Ethanol-based dispersion: Use of ethanol as solvent enables direct compatibility with ethanol-based processing and deposition techniques common in thin-film and catalyst preparation.
Trade-offs
- Flammable solvent handling required: Ethanol is a flammable liquid, necessitating appropriate storage, ventilation, and handling protocols in laboratory environments.
- Limited sample volume: The 10 mL package size restricts the total volume available for extensive experimental series or multiple characterization assays.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
