| abstract |
Preparation of dispersions and particularly preparation of dispersions of cerium compounds. The invention provides fur the preparation of an aqueous dispersion of ceria or hydrated ceria by a process which includes acid treatment of cerium IV hydroxide. Aqueous dispersions in accordance with the present invention find application in a number of technical fields (e.g. in the preparation of dense ceria coatings for use in catalysis and protective coatings, for example, for metals and alloys). |