Lanthanum Oxide

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Lanthanum oxide, 1312-81-8, La₂O₃, MW 325.82 is a white or buff amorphous powder. Lanthanum oxide has a density of 6.51 g/mL, is soluble in acids, but insoluble in water. Lanthanum oxide is used in calcium lights, optical glass, technical ceramics, as cores for carbon-arc electrodes, fluorescent phosphors, and in refractories.

General Information on Lanthanum oxide

Item No. : L5446-25, L5446-100, L5446-1

CAS No. : 1312-81-8

Synonym : Lanthanum (III) oxide

Properties of Lanthanum oxide :

Appearance/Form: White or buff amorphous powder

Formula: La₂O₃

Molecular Weight: 325.82

Density: 6.51 g/mL

Solubility: Soluble in acids, insoluble in water

Stock Status : Readily Available

Purity : 99.999%

Storage : Hygroscopic and air sensitive; store under inert gas. Keep tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated place

Uses of Lanthanum oxide

In calcium lights, optical glass, technical ceramics, as cores for carbon-arc electrodes, fluorescent phosphors, and in refractories

Transport Information for Lanthanum oxide

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