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Lanthanum Fluoride Powder (LaF3), CAS No 13709-38-1
Lanthanum Fluoride Powder (LaF3), CAS No 13709-38-1
Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder is a chemical compound composed of the rare earth element lanthanum and the halogen fluorine. It is a white, odorless powder that is insoluble in water but soluble in acids.
LaF3 powder has various applications in fields such as optics, electronics, and catalysis. For instance, it can be used as a substrate material for thin film deposition in electronic devices, as a host material for phosphors in LED lighting, and as a catalyst for various chemical reactions.
In the field of optics, LaF3 powder can be used as a high-quality optical material for lenses, prisms, and windows, especially in the ultraviolet and infrared regions. It has a high refractive index, low dispersion, and excellent transparency, making it ideal for use in spectroscopy, laser systems, and other optical applications.
In addition to its industrial applications, LaF3 powder is also used in medical imaging as a contrast agent for X-ray and computed tomography (CT) scans. However, it is important to note that like other rare earth elements, lanthanum can be toxic if ingested or inhaled, so proper safety precautions should be taken when handling LaF3 powder.
Properties (Theoretical)
| Compound Formula | F3La |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 195.9 |
| Appearance | White |
| Melting Point | 1493 °C (2719 °F) |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Density | 5.936 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in H2O | N/A |
| Exact Mass | 195.901563 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 195.901563 |
| Charge | N/A |
Data Sheet
| MF | LaF3 |
| MW | 195.9 |
| Purity | 99.999%/99.99%/99.9%/99% REO |
| CAS | 13709-38-1 |
| Synonyms | Lanthanum Fluoride/LanthanFluorid/Fluorure De Lanthane/Fluoruro Del Lantano |
Specifications
| Grade | 99.999% | 99.99% | 99.9% | 99% |
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION | ||||
| La2O3/TREO (% min.) | 99.999 | 99.99 | 99.9 | 99 |
| TREO (% min.) | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Rare Earth Impurities | ppm 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 Impurities | ppm 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 |
Application
Lanthanum Fluoride is mainly applied in specialty glass, water treatment, and catalyst, and also as the main raw materials for making Lanthanum Metal. Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) is an essential component of a heavy Fluoride glass named ZBLAN. This glass has superior transmittance in the infrared range and is therefore used for fiber-optical communication systems. Lanthanum Fluoride is used in phosphor lamp coatings. Mixed with Europium Fluoride, it is also applied in the crystal membrane of Fluoride ion-selective electrodes.
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