What is Cerium Oxide Glass Polish?
Cerium oxide is a rare earth chemical compound widely used as a glass polishing agent. It is especially effective for removing scratches, haze, and other imperfections on glass surfaces.
Key Features
- Chemical Formula: CeO₂
- Appearance: Fine, light yellow powder
- Function: Acts as a mild abrasive and chemically interacts with glass for smooth polishing
- Used with: Polishing pads or wheels and water to create a slurry
Applications
- Removing scratches and restoring clarity on automotive windshields and windows
- Polishing optical lenses and precision glass components
- Restoring glass surfaces such as mirrors, glass tables, and aquariums
- Used in laboratories and electronics for polishing glass substrates
How It Works
Cerium oxide works by a combined mechanical and chemical polishing action. The abrasive particles gently wear down scratches, while cerium oxide chemically reacts with silica in glass to smooth the surface and restore transparency.
Typical Usage
- Mix cerium oxide powder with water to form a slurry.
- Apply slurry on a polishing pad or wheel.
- Polish the glass surface with moderate pressure.
- Clean the surface to remove any residue.
- Repeat as necessary for deeper scratches