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Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate, 99%
Description
Lanthanum chloride solutions are used in various water treatment applications. Lanthanum chloride is also used in biochemical research. Doped with cerium, it is applied as a scintillator material. In organic synthesis, lanthanum trichloride functions as a mild lewis acid. This compound is used in gamma detectors.
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Lanthanum chloride solutions are used in various water treatment applications. Lanthanum chloride is also used in biochemical research. Doped with cerium, it is applied as a scintillator material. In organic synthesis, lanthanum trichloride functions as a mild lewis acid. This compound is used in gamma detectors.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong reducing agents and active metals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 91°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Merck Index | 14,5363 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol and water. |
| Formula Weight | 371.37 (245.27 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Chemical Name or Material | Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate |
Safety and Handling
- Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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