Description

Lanthanum Sulfate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element lanthanum, widely utilized for its unique chemical and catalytic properties. This compound is essential in various high-tech and industrial processes where precise chemical behavior and purity are critical. It serves as a key material for researchers and manufacturers in sectors including catalysis, electronics, and water treatment.

Application

• Catalyst and Catalyst Support: Used in petroleum refining, automotive exhaust systems, and organic synthesis due to its excellent catalytic activity and thermal stability.
• Phosphor and Optical Material Precursor: A starting material for manufacturing phosphors in lighting, displays, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Water Treatment Agent: Employed for phosphate removal in wastewater treatment to control eutrophication.
• Glass and Ceramic Additive: Imparts specific optical properties and increases the refractive index and chemical durability of specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Serves as a reagent or intermediate in the preparation of other lanthanum compounds and advanced materials.
• Agriculture (Research Grade): Studied for its effects on plant growth and as a potential micronutrient or soil amendment in specialized contexts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Sulfate
CAS No.	10099-60-2
Molecular Formula	La2(SO4)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	565.98 g/mol (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Lanthanum(3+) trisulfate; Lanthanum trisulfate; Sulfuric acid, lanthanum(3+) salt (3:2); Disulfuric acid, lanthanum salt; Lanthanum sesquisulfate; Lanthanum sulfate hydrate; Lanthanum(III) sulfate
EINECS	233-239-3

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Sulfate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (La2(SO4)3)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (La2O3 basis)	≥ 44.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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