Description

Lanthanum(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element lanthanum, widely recognized for its catalytic and optical properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring a reliable source of lanthanum ions in solution, offering consistent performance and batch-to-batch uniformity. It is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the catalyst, optical glass, phosphor, and electronics industries.

Application

• Catalyst Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor and co-catalyst in petroleum refining (FCC catalysts) and various organic synthesis processes.
• Optical & Specialty Glass: Used in the production of high-refractive-index glass, camera lenses, and fiber optics for its ability to modify optical properties.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: Acts as a host material or dopant in phosphors for lighting, displays (LEDs), and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Electronic Ceramics: A key ingredient in the synthesis of dielectric materials for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other electronic components.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Provides a soluble lanthanum source for laboratory-scale research, material science, and the synthesis of other lanthanum compounds.
• Water Treatment: Employed in advanced treatment processes for phosphate removal.
• Agricultural & Nutritional Supplements: Used in specialized fertilizers and as a research compound in animal nutrition studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	10277-43-7
Molecular Formula	La(NO3)3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	433.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum trinitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, lanthanum(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Lanthanum nitrate (La(NO3)3) hexahydrate; Lanthanum(3+) nitrate hexahydrate; Lanthanum nitrate 6-hydrate; Lanthanum(III) nitrate 6-hydrate; Lanthanum nitrate, hexahydrate; Lanthanum nitrate hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Lanthanum(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and hydrolysis. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to colorless crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (La2O3 basis)	≥ 38.0 %
Purity (La(NO3)3·6H2O)	≥ 99.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 0.1 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
pH (5% solution)	~4.0

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