· CAS:7439-91-0

· Molecular Formula: La

· Purity: 99.5%

· Specification:- 100 mesh / - 200 mesh

· EINECS No.:231-099-0                      

Package Class:Vacuum Bag or with argon protection sealed

Lanthanum metal (La)-Powder

Characteristic

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.

Phase at STP： Powder

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

Heat of fusion： 6.20 kJ/mol

Heat of vaporization： 400 kJ/mol

Molar heat capacity： 27.11 J/(mol·K)

Chemical Composition

Application

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.La Metal is the very important raw materials in producing Hydrogen Storage Alloys for NiMH batteries, and is also used to produce other pure Rare Earth metals and specialty alloys. Small amounts of La added to Steel improve its malleability, resistance to impact, and ductility.