Lanthanum(III) fluoride, anhydrous, REacton™, 99.99% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lanthanum(III) fluoride is used in phosphor lamp coating, carbon arc electrodes and in lasers. It is also used in fluoride selective electrodes. Further, it is used as a non-ferrous metal additive and used in metal alloys.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13709-38-1
• Molecular Formula: F3La
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.90
• MDL Number: MFCD00011073
• InChI Key: BYMUNNMMXKDFEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: lanthanum(3+) trifluoride
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[F-].[La+3]

• Melting Point: 1493°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (REO)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in strong mineral acids. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 195.9
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White crystalline
• Density: 5.936 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Lanthanum(III) fluoride, anhydrous

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