Description

Lanthanum Hydroxide is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth hydroxides family. It serves as a crucial precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and environmental applications due to its strong basicity and unique lanthanide properties. This material is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, catalysis, and water treatment industries seeking high-purity rare earth components.

Application

• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Used as a catalyst or support material in petroleum refining, organic synthesis, and automotive exhaust treatment.
• Precursor for Lanthanum Compounds: A key starting material for producing other high-purity lanthanum salts and oxides, such as lanthanum oxide (La2O3).
• Phosphors & Optical Materials: Employed in the manufacture of specialized phosphors for lighting, displays, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Water Treatment & Phosphate Removal: Acts as an effective adsorbent for removing phosphates and fluoride ions from industrial and municipal wastewater.
• Electronic Ceramics: A component in the production of dielectric materials, capacitors, and other electronic ceramics.
• Glass & Optical Fiber Additive: Used to modify the refractive index and stability of specialty glasses and optical fibers.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new material properties and chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Hydroxide
CAS No.	14507-19-8
Molecular Formula	La(OH)₃
Molecular Weight	189.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum(3+) trihydroxide; Lanthanum trihydroxide; Lanthanum(III) hydroxide; Lanthanum hydrate; Lanthanum hydroxide (La(OH)3); Lanthanum hydroxide hydrate; Rare earth hydroxide
EINECS	238-526-0

Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. The recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as La(OH)₃)	≥ 99.0%
Lanthanum Oxide (La₂O₃) Content	≥ 85.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Loss on Ignition	Contact for details
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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