Cerium Oxide Nanorods, 5-15nm, 1 mg/mL, 5 mLProduct Type: Inorganic nanomaterial dispersion
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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What is the aspect ratio range of these cerium oxide nanorods and how does it affect surface area?
The nanorods have a diameter of 5–15 nm and a length of 50–150 nm, yielding an aspect ratio from approximately 3.3 to 30. This broad range directly influences the surface area-to-volume ratio, with higher aspect ratios providing more exposed surface for catalytic or adsorption applications.
Can this cerium oxide nanorod dispersion be diluted with water or other common solvents?
The product is supplied as a dispersion in ethanol at 1 mg/mL. Direct dilution with water may cause aggregation or precipitation; if a different solvent system is required, solvent exchange or surfactant stabilization should be evaluated. The manufacturer recommends matching the solvent to the intended workflow.
What handling or storage considerations apply to this ethanol-based nanorod dispersion?
The dispersion is a milky white liquid in ethanol, which is flammable; standard precautions for flammable solvents and nanomaterial containment should be observed. The product is supplied in a 5 mL package and should be stored away from ignition sources, with the container tightly sealed to prevent evaporation.
This cerium oxide nanorod dispersion in ethanol provides a high-aspect-ratio morphology (diameter 5–15 nm, length 50–150 nm) at 1 mg/mL concentration, suitable for catalytic studies and thin-film deposition. The small package volume (5 mL) and low concentration limit scalability for bulk material preparation.
Positive
- High-aspect-ratio nanorod morphology: The specified diameter of 5–15 nm and length of 50–150 nm yield an aspect ratio >10, which can enhance catalytic activity through increased exposure of reactive facets.
- Ethanol solvent compatibility: Ethanol as the dispersing medium facilitates direct use in spin-coating, inkjet printing, or other organic-solvent-based deposition processes without need for solvent exchange.
Trade-offs
- Small package volume (5 mL): The 5 mL volume limits the total available material for multi-replicate experiments or large-scale processing, necessitating frequent re-order or upscaling.
- Low concentration (1 mg/mL): At 1 mg/mL, many applications require solvent evaporation or concentration steps to achieve sufficient solid loading, adding preparation time and potential loss of material.
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