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This section provides an overview for cerium as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 cerium manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cerium companies as of December, 2024: 1.The Shepherd Chemical Company, 2.Fluidyne Control Systems (P) Ltd., 3.Chrome Star Chemical Works.
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Cerium, with the symbol Ce and atomic number 58, is a silvery-white lanthanide and the most abundant rare earth element, found mainly in the minerals monazite and bastnasite. It exhibits valences of +2, +3, and +4, with the +4 state being more common in its compounds, which are notable for their ability to absorb ultraviolet light.
Commercially, cerium is used in UV-blocking glass, glass polishes, and as an alloy in lighter flints. Its oxides enhance the performance of catalytic converters, and its compounds are used in fluorescent materials for LEDs and cathode ray tubes.
Cerium is a reactive metal, easily oxidizing in air to form cerium oxide and spontaneously igniting at 160°C. It reacts with water to produce cerium (III) hydroxide and dissolves in acids, forming colorless Ce(III) ions. The metal's melting point is 795°C, and its boiling point is 3,443°C.
At room temperature, cerium adopts a face-centered cubic structure, shifting to a body-centered cubic form above 730°C, and possesses a hexagonal close-packed structure at lower temperatures. Its density near room temperature is 6.770 g/cm3.
Primarily refined from bastnasite and monazite, cerium production is concentrated in China, with significant reserves in the United States and India. Cerium compounds and metals are produced through various chemical and electrolytic processes.
Cerium has four stable isotopes and numerous radioactive isotopes, the most abundant of which is 140Ce. The isotopes 144Ce, 139Ce, and 141Ce are notable for their relatively longer half-lives among the radioactive varieties.
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Chrome Star Chemical Works was established in 1982 in Gurgaon, India, as a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemicals. The company provides a diverse range of products, including cerium oxide, chrome oxide green, chromium oxide, cerium flouride, cerium carbonate, cerium chloride, and cerium nitrate, among others. The array of chemicals has extensive utilization in diverse applications, including refractory materials, glass polishing, glass melting, and ceramic colors. Additionally, these chemicals play pivotal roles in gemstone polishing, pigment production, grinding wheel production, metallurgical processes, and ceramics manufacturing. The products are demanded greatly in industries such as agriculture, textiles, glass, rubber, and electronics.
Fluidyne Control Systems is a manufacturer of positive displacement flowmeters and other liquid management systems, founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Pune, India. The company provides a wide range of products, including digital flow meters, fuel consumption monitors, automated liquid filling machines, and liquid level measurement solutions, catering to multiple industries including automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical. They have grown through innovation and the use of well-researched technology to become one of the major positive displacement flowmeter manufacturers in India.
Established in 1950, Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. (Mitsui Kinzoku) is a Tokyo-based manufacturer and distributor of engineered, electronic and nonferrous smelted materials with mining operations for zinc, copper, gold and other metals. The company produces various engineered materials such as copper foils and metal powders, as well as automotive parts like thrust washers and engine bearings. Other products include catalysts, battery materials and hydrogen storage alloys. These primarily supply client manufacturers and businesses in the metals, automotive and semiconductor industries. Mitsui Kinzoku also provides consultation and recycling services to its partners in environmental protection and sustainable development.
Indian Platinum Pvt. Ltd., established in 2011, with headquarters in India, is a manufacturer and global distributor of precious metal chemicals used in many industrial, agricultural, and commercial manufacturing processes. The company's range of products includes silver chemicals, laboratory chemicals, industrial chemicals, and palladium chemicals, which are used in organic fertilizers, nanopowders, metal-made products, industrial chemicals, and more. Indian Platinum Pvt. Ltd.'s main export countries include the USA, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, and Nepal.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shepherd Chemical Company |
56.5%
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| 2 | Fluidyne Control Systems (P) Ltd. |
19.6%
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| 3 | Chrome Star Chemical Works |
8.7%
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| 4 | MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO.,LTD. |
8.7%
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| 5 | Indian Platinum Pvt.Ltd |
6.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cerium page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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India
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5 | 83.3% |
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Japan
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1 | 16.7% |
