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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder, CAS 13709-38-1

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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder, a white crystalline solid with a high melting point of 1493℃, serves as a valuable resource across a wide range of industries and applications. Heeger Materials provides top-quality Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder at competitive prices and offers customized solutions to meet specific requirements.

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MFLaF3
MW195.9
Purity99.999%/99.99%/99.9%/99%
CAS13709-38-1
SynonymsLanthanum Fluoride/LanthanFluorid/Fluorure De Lanthane/Fluoruro Del Lantano

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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder, which possesses excellent optical properties including broad transparency and high refractive index, is a vital raw material for the production of laser materials. It is extensively used in the manufacturing of optical fiber amplifiers, laser crystals, and optical coatings.

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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder, CAS 13709-38-1

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3)-Granules 

  • CAS: 13709-38-1
  • Molecular Formula: LaF3
  • EINECS No.: 237-252-8
  • Molar mass: 195.900 g/mol
  • Density: 5.9 g/cm3
  • Melting point: 1,493 °C (2,719 °F; 1,766 K)
  • Refractive index (nD):1.606

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder Properties

  • High melting point
  • High refractive index
  • High electrical conductivity
  • Low toxicity
  • Abundant supply

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder Specifications

Grade99.999%99.99%99.9%99%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION    
La2O3/TREO (% min.)99.99999.9999.999
TREO (% min.)81818181
Rare Earth Impuritiesppm 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 Impuritiesppm 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) Synthesis Methods

  • The hydrothermal synthesis method
  • The microwave synthesis method
  • The sol-gel synthesis method

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder 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

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder Storage and Packing

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Powder should be stored in a tightly sealed container and kept in a dry and cool environment. It is recommended to use vacuum packaging, with options available in 1kg bags or 25kg drums, or as per specific requirements.

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