Product Code : RE-LaF3-6N-PO
Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3), or lanthanum trifluoride, is a high-melting, ionic compound. It has few applications such as uses in fiber optics, electrodes, fluorescent lamps, and radiation applications.
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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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3), or lanthanum trifluoride, is a high-melting, ionic compound. It has few applications such as uses in fiber optics, electrodes, fluorescent lamps, and radiation applications.
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.
Lanthanum Fluoride Synonyms
Lanthanum(III) Fluoride, Lanthanum trifluoride, Lanthanum fluoride, anhydrous, Trifluorolanthanum
Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder Specification
Purity: 99% - 99.9999%
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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 |
| 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 |
Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Properties
- High melting point
- High refractive index
- High electrical conductivity
- Low toxicity
- Abundant supply
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
Packing of Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder
Standard Packing:
Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.
ATTs’Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition.
Chemical Identifiers
| Linear Formula | LaF3 |
| CAS | 13709-38-1 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011073 |
| EC No. | 237-252-8 |
| Pubchem CID | 83675 |
| IUPAC Name | trifluorolanthanum |
| SMILES | F[La](F)F |
| InchI Identifier | InChI=1S/3FH.La/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3 |
| InchI Key | BYMUNNMMXKDFEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
