Description

Lanthanum(III) Bromide Heptahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt primarily used as a specialized precursor in advanced materials and research. This compound is valued for its role in synthesizing lanthanum-based catalysts, phosphors, and optical materials. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty chemicals, electronics, and catalysis who require a reliable source of high-quality lanthanum salts.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for petroleum refining and organic synthesis reactions.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing lanthanum-based phosphors used in lighting and display technologies.
• Optical Material Synthesis: A key raw material for creating specialty glasses and crystals with specific optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new lanthanum compounds.
• Doping Agent: Used to dope other materials to modify their electrical or magnetic characteristics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or reagent in various spectroscopic and analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum(III) Bromide Heptahydrate
CAS No.	13465-19-5
Molecular Formula	LaBr3·7H2O
Molecular Weight	476.62 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Lanthanum tribromide heptahydrate; Lanthanum(3+) bromide heptahydrate; Lanthanum bromide (LaBr3) heptahydrate; Tribromolanthanum heptahydrate; Lanthanum bromide hydrate; Lanthanum(III) bromide hydrate (1:3:7); Lanthanum bromide (LaBr3), heptahydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum(III) Bromide Heptahydrate is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LaBr3·7H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (La, by ICP-OES)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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