Description

Lanthanum Fluoride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula LaF₃, known for its exceptional optical and chemical stability. This material is critical for applications requiring high transparency in the ultraviolet and infrared spectral regions, as well as for its role as a key component in specialized glass and crystal formulations. It serves a vital function in industries such as optics, electronics, and catalysis, where precise material properties are non-negotiable.

Application

• Optical Components: Essential for manufacturing lenses, prisms, and windows in UV and IR optical systems due to its low refractive index and high transmittance.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Used as a host lattice or dopant in phosphors for displays, lighting (LEDs), and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Fluoride Glass and Fiber Optics: A fundamental raw material for producing heavy-metal fluoride glasses (HMFG) used in low-loss mid-infrared optical fibers.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in petroleum refining and organic synthesis reactions.
• Electronic Ceramics: Employed in the production of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other electronic components.
• Laboratory and Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.
• Coating and Thin Films: Utilized in anti-reflective coatings and other thin-film applications for optical devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Fluoride
CAS No.	13709-38-1
Molecular Formula	LaF₃
Molecular Weight	195.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum trifluoride; Lanthanum(III) fluoride; Lanthanum fluoride (LaF3); Fluorspar, lanthanum; Trifluorolanthanum; Lanthanum fluoride, anhydrous; Lanthanum fluoride powder; EINECS 237-252-8

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Fluoride is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify identity, purity, and physical properties, ensuring it meets the high standards required for optical and electronic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are provided with every shipment. We can supply material compliant with various purity grades, including high-purity (4N, 5N) for advanced research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is a fluoride/strong alkali and should be stored separately from acids and incompatible materials. Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LaF₃)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 50 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.