Description

Lanthanum Carbide CAS NO 12071-15-7 is an inorganic compound consisting of lanthanum and carbon, known for its refractory properties and high melting point. This material is valued for its role in advanced materials science, particularly in the development of specialized ceramics and high-temperature components. It serves critical functions in research and industrial sectors focused on metallurgy, electronics, and the synthesis of novel materials.

Application

• High-Temperature Ceramics and Refractories: Used as an additive to enhance the thermal stability, hardness, and wear resistance of advanced ceramic composites.
• Metallurgical Processes: Acts as a potent grain refiner and carbide former in specialty steels and non-ferrous alloys to improve mechanical properties.
• Electronic and Semiconductor Materials: Employed in research for developing thin films and components with specific electronic or thermionic emission properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or reactant in the preparation of other lanthanum-containing compounds and nanomaterials.
• Nuclear Industry Research: Investigated for its potential in neutron moderation or as a component in certain nuclear reactor materials due to its carbide structure.
• Catalysis Research: Explored as a support or active component in catalysts for hydrogenation, reforming, and other high-temperature chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Carbide
CAS No.	12071-15-7
Molecular Formula	LaC2
Molecular Weight	162.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum dicarbide; Lanthanum acetylide; Carbon lanthanum alloy; Lanthanum(IV) carbide; Lanthanum carbon alloy; EINECS 235-129-0
EINECS	235-129-0

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Carbide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and spectroscopic methods for elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent oxidation and hydrolysis. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to LaC2 structure
Assay (LaC2)	≥ 95.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	Contact for details

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