Description

Lanthanum Silicide CAS NO 12056-90-5 is an inorganic intermetallic compound known for its unique electrical and thermal properties. This material is significant for advanced industrial applications requiring high-temperature stability and specific electronic characteristics. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, metallurgy, and materials science sectors for developing specialized alloys and functional materials.

Application

• Electronics & Semiconductors: Used as a dopant or precursor material in the fabrication of specialized semiconductor devices and thin-film applications.
• Metallurgical Additive: Acts as a grain refiner or alloying agent in the production of high-performance aluminum and magnesium alloys to enhance strength and thermal properties.
• Thermoelectric Materials: A candidate material for research and development of next-generation thermoelectric generators due to its potential for high thermoelectric efficiency.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a reducing agent or intermediate in specific high-temperature inorganic synthesis processes.
• Gettering Agent: Employed in vacuum systems and certain metallurgical processes to absorb or remove trace gases like oxygen and nitrogen.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying intermetallic compounds, crystal growth, and novel material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Silicide
CAS No.	12056-90-5
Molecular Formula	LaSi2 (most common)
Molecular Weight	195.04 g/mol (for LaSi2)
Synonyms	Lanthanum Disilicide; Silanylidynelanthanum; Lanthanum(IV) Silicide; Lanthanum Silicon Alloy; LaSi2; Lanthanum Silicide Powder; Lanthanum Silicide (LaSi2)
EINECS	235-025-8

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Silicide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including analysis of purity, particle size distribution, and metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to LaSi2 structure
Assay (LaSi2)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., -325 mesh)
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details
Oxygen Content	< 1.0%

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