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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder

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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder is a white, crystalline solid with a high melting point of 1493℃, which is a valuable tool for a variety of industries and applications. 

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MFLaF3
MW195.9
Purity99.999%/99.99%/99.9%/99%
CAS13709-38-1
SynonymsLanthanum Fluoride/LanthanFluorid/Fluorure De Lanthane/Fluoruro Del Lantano

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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder can be used in scientific research or industrial production. HM can provide high-quality Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder at a competitive price and stock a wide variety of rare earth materials for use in electronics, petrochemical, metallurgy, machinery, energy, environmental protection, agriculture, and other fields. We also offer pure metals and compounds for R&D applications.

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3)-Granules 

  • CAS: 13709-38-1
  • Molecular Formula: LaF3
  • EINECS No.: 237-252-8
  • Molar mass: 195.900 g/mol
  • Density: 5.9 g/cm3
  • Melting point: 1,493 °C (2,719 °F; 1,766 K)
  • Refractive index (nD):1.606

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Properties

  • High melting point
  • High refractive index
  • High electrical conductivity
  • Low toxicity
  • Abundant supply

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Specifications

Grade99.999%99.99%99.9%99%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION    
La2O3/TREO (% min.)99.99999.9999.999
TREO (% min.)81818181
Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.% max.% max.
CeO2/TREO
Pr6O11/TREO
Nd2O3/TREO
Sm2O3/TREO
Eu2O3/TREO
Gd2O3/TREO
Y2O3/TREO		5
5
2
2
2
2
5		50
50
10
10
10
10
50		0.05
0.02
0.02
0.01
0.001
0.002
0.01		0.5
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Non-Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.ppm max.% max.% max.
Fe2O3
SiO2
CaO
CoO
NiO
CuO
MnO2
Cr2O3
CdO
PbO		50
50
100
3
3
3
3
3
5
10		100
100
100
5
5
3
5
3
5
50		0.02
0.05
0.5		0.03
0.1
0.5

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Synthesis Methods

  • The hydrothermal synthesis method
  • The microwave synthesis method
  • The sol-gel synthesis method

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Applications

  • Used in the manufacture of fiber optic cables
  • Used in the manufacture of electrodes for electrochemical cells
  • Used in the manufacture of fluorescent lamps
  • Used in radiation shielding and other radiation applications
  • Used in the manufacture of specialty glass, such as ZBLAN glass
  • Used in the treatment of water to remove fluoride ions
  • Used in the manufacture of catalysts for various chemical reactions

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Storage and Packing

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder should keep sealed and stored in a dry and cool place. The vacuum packing is 1kg/bag, 25kg/drum, or as required.

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