Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3)

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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3)

Categories Lanthanum, Rare earth

Additional information

Item Number	FL57
Product Name	Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3)
CAS Number	13709-38-1
M. F.	LaF3
Purity	99.9% (REO)
Form*	P
*	P=Powder, ST=Sputtering Target, I=Ingot, PL=Pellet, S=Sheet, F=Foil, C=Crystalline

Description:

Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF₃) is an inorganic compound made up of the rare earth metal lanthanum (La) and fluorine (F). It is a white, crystalline solid that is highly insoluble in water but soluble in acids. Lanthanum fluoride is widely used in various industries due to its unique properties, including its optical and chemical characteristics.

Key Features:

High Melting Point: Lanthanum fluoride has a relatively high melting point of around 1,420°C, making it suitable for high-temperature applications.
Optical Transparency: It has excellent optical properties, particularly in the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) ranges, making it valuable in optical and laser technologies.
Chemical Stability: It is chemically stable and resistant to corrosion, making it suitable for use in harsh chemical environments.
Low Solubility: Its low solubility in water and acids makes it effective in applications requiring high durability and resistance to chemical attack.

Applications:

Optical and Infrared Applications:
Lanthanum fluoride is used in optical lenses and windows for UV and infrared spectroscopy, as well as in laser systems. Its transparency in the UV and IR spectrum makes it ideal for high-performance optical instruments.
Phosphors and Fluorescent Lighting:
LaF₃ is used in phosphor materials for fluorescent lamps and CRT displays due to its ability to emit visible light when exposed to UV radiation.
Nuclear Industry:
Lanthanum fluoride is used as a radiation shielding material in the nuclear industry. It can be used to absorb and block radiation due to its high atomic number and density.
Catalysts and Reagents:
It is used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, especially in producing petrochemicals and refining processes. Additionally, LaF₃ is used as a reagent in analytical chemistry for detecting and quantifying certain metals.
Lasers and Luminescent Materials:
Lanthanum fluoride is used in certain laser materials and luminescent coatings for its ability to act as a host lattice for rare-earth ions in laser applications.
Semiconductors:
Lanthanum fluoride is sometimes used in semiconductor fabrication, particularly in the production of thin-film coatings or as part of the insulation in electronic components due to its high chemical stability and insulating properties.
Ceramics and Glass:
LaF₃ is used in the manufacture of specialized ceramic and glass materials that require high melting points, resistance to thermal shock, and optical transparency.

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