Description

Lanthanum Iodide is an inorganic salt of lanthanum and iodine, known for its role as a high-purity precursor material. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce lanthanum into specialized chemical systems, where its unique properties are essential for advanced material synthesis. It is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of phosphor production, specialty glass, and catalysis, where precise chemical composition is paramount.

Application

• Phosphor and Scintillator Manufacturing: A key precursor for doping or creating lanthanum-based luminescent materials used in medical imaging, radiation detection, and display technologies.
• Optical and Specialty Glass: Used in the formulation of glasses with specific refractive indices or infrared transmission properties for lenses and scientific instruments.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source material for depositing lanthanum-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a high-purity starting material in inorganic and materials science research for synthesizing novel compounds.
• Additive in Metal Halide Lamps: Can be used to modify the spectral output and efficiency of high-intensity discharge lighting.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Iodide
CAS No.	13813-22-4
Molecular Formula	LaI3
Molecular Weight	519.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum(III) iodide; Lanthanum triiodide; Triiodolanthanum; Lanthanum iodide (LaI3); Lanthanum iodide, anhydrous; Lanthanum iodide, ultra dry; Lanthanum iodide, 99.9%
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Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Iodide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and titration methods, to verify composition and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. The container should be kept in a well-ventilated area and resealed immediately after use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to off-white powder or crystals
Assay (LaI3)	≥ 99.9%
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 100 ppm total
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm

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