Lanthanum (La) Metal

Lanthanum is a rare earth element with the symbol La and atomic number 57, which has a silvery-white metallic luster at the fracture, easily oxidized in air. HM stocks a wide variety of rare earth materials for use in electronics, petrochemicals, metallurgy, machinery, energy, environmental protection, agriculture, and other fields. We also offer pure metals and compounds for R&D applications.

• Phase at STP: solid
• Melting point: 1193 K (920 °C, 1688 °F)
• Boiling point: 3737 K (3464 °C, 6267 °F)
• Density (near r.t.): 6.162 g/cm³
• Liquid (at m.p.): 5.94 g/cm³
• The heat of fusion: 6.20 kJ/mol
• The heat of vaporization: 400 kJ/mol
• Molar heat capacity: 27.11 J/(mol·K)

Lanthanum (La) Metal Specifications

Lanthanum (La) Metal Applications

• Lanthanum Metal is used as an important raw material in producing Hydrogen Storage Alloys for NiMH batteries and
• Lanthanum Metal is used to produce other pure Rare Earth metals and specialty alloys.
• Small amounts of Lanthanum added to Steel improve its malleability, resistance to impact, and ductility.
• Small amounts of Lanthanum are present in many pool products to remove the Phosphates that feed algae.
• Lanthanum Metal can be further processed into various shapes of ingots, pieces, wires, foils, slabs, rods, discs, and powder.

Lanthanum (La) Metal Storage and Packing

Lanthanum (La) Metal should be kept sealed and stored in a dry place, avoiding moisture and being exposed to air for a long time. The small-sized products are packaged in cartons and large-sized products are packaged in wooden boxes. The package is 100g/bag, 500g/bag, 25kg/box, or as required.