LANTHANUM OXIDE

LANTHANUM OXIDE

Chemical formula: La₂O₃

EC: 215-200-5

CAS: 1312-81-8

Packaging: 25kg, 500kg, 1000kg

 

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• What is Lanthanum Oxide?

Lanthanum Oxide (La2O3) is a high-performance material with a wide array of critical applications. Renowned for its ability to enhance optical clarity and thermal stability, La2O3 is widely used in:

• Advanced Optics: Improving the refractive index and durability of camera lenses, telescope glasses, and fiber optics.
• Catalysis: Acting as an effective catalyst in various industrial processes, including petroleum refining (FCC catalysts) and environmental applications.
• High-Performance Ceramics: Contributing to the strength, toughness, and specific electrical properties of advanced ceramic materials.
• Electronics: Used in the manufacture of piezoelectric and thermoelectric materials, and as an additive in certain ferroelectric devices.

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Lanthanum Oxide (La2O3): Properties and Applications

Lanthanum Oxide (La2O3), with a molecular weight of 325.81 and a high melting point of approximately 2315°C, is a thermally stable and chemically reactive rare earth oxide. This white powder exhibits p-type semiconducting properties and a high dielectric constant (ε = 27), making it highly valuable in cutting-edge technological fields.

Key Characteristics & Applications:

• Optical Enhancement: Significant improvement in refractive index, chemical durability, and mechanical strength when doped into optical glasses.
• Catalytic Activity: Utilized as a catalyst in fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes for petroleum conversion, and in various environmental remediation applications.
• Dielectric and Semiconducting Properties: Critical for the development of advanced electronic components, including certain ferroelectric materials, ceramic capacitors, and solid oxide fuel cells.
• High-Purity Grades Available: We offer Lanthanum Oxide in various purity levels to meet demanding specifications for scientific research and industrial production.

 

Synonyms of :Lanthanum Oxide (La₂O₃):

1. Lanthana
2. Lanthanum(III) oxide
3. Lanthanum sesquioxide
4. Lanthanum trioxide
5. Dilanthanum oxide
6. La2O3