Description

Lanthanum Tricarbide is a specialized inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and industrial catalysis. Its unique structural and electronic properties make it a valuable precursor and additive for high-performance applications. This material is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the fields of ceramics, electronics, and chemical synthesis, where precise material properties are critical.

Application

• Advanced Ceramics and Refractories: As a sintering aid and property modifier for high-temperature structural ceramics.
• Catalyst Development: Serving as a precursor or active component in catalysts for specialized chemical reactions, including hydrogenation and reforming processes.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the research and development of semiconductor materials and thin-film coatings.
• Carbide-Reinforced Composites: As a reinforcing phase in metal-matrix or ceramic-matrix composites to enhance hardness and thermal stability.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acting as a source material for depositing lanthanum-containing films and coatings.
• Pyrotechnics and Incendiaries: A component in specialized formulations for military and industrial applications.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new inorganic compounds and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Tricarbide
CAS No.	12602-63-0
Molecular Formula	C3La
Molecular Weight	162.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum Carbide (LaC3); Trilanthanum Nonacarbide; Lanthanum(III) Carbide; Carbon Lanthanide; Lanthanum Sesquicarbide (common misnomer); LaC3; CAS 12602-63-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Tricarbide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (LaC3 basis)	≥ 95.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	Contact for details
Oxygen Content	Contact for details
Nitrogen Content	Contact for details

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