Lanthanum(III) oxide, REacton™, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lanthanum(III) oxide is used as a precursor to LAMOX fast ion conductors and superconductors. It is also used in the manufacture of optical glasses, piezoelectric and thermoelectric material. It is also useful for X-ray imaging intensifying screens, phosphors as well as dielectric and conductive ceramics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 4200°C
• Melting Point: 2307°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9% (REO)
• Molecular Formula: La₂O₃
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water but soluble in dilute acid.
• Formula Weight: 325.82
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White powder/lump
• Density: 6.51
• Chemical Name or Material: Lanthanum(III) oxide

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