Lanthanum is a chemical element with the symbol La and atomic number 57. It is a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air and is soft enough to be cut with a knife.

• CAS: 7439-91-0
• EINECS No.: 231-099-0
• 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
• when 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 Rod/Wire Specifications

Lanthanum Rod/Wire Applications

Lanthanum compounds have numerous applications as catalysts, additives in glass, carbon arc lamps for studio lights and projectors, ignition elements in lighters and torches, electron cathodes, scintillators, GTAW electrodes, and other things. Lanthanum carbonate is used as a phosphate binder in cases of high levels of phosphate in the blood seen with kidney failure.

Lanthanum Rod/Wire Storage and Packaging

Lanthanum (La) Rod/Wire should keep sealed and stored in a dry place, avoiding moisture and being exposed to air for a long time. The Lanthanum Rod/Wire will be packaged in a vacuum-sealed bag filled with oil.