Description

Lanthanum(III) Sulfide (CAS NO 12031-49-1) is a high-purity inorganic compound valued for its unique semiconductor and optical properties. It serves as a critical precursor material in advanced materials science and electronics manufacturing. This product is essential for researchers and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as solid-state lighting, catalysis, and specialty glass production.

Application

• Solid-State Electronics: As a dopant or precursor for semiconductor thin films and chalcogenide glasses.
• Optical Materials: Used in the development of infrared-transmitting glasses and optical components.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in petrochemical and environmental catalytic processes.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key component in the synthesis of specialized phosphors for displays and lighting.
• Solid Electrolytes: Investigated for use in novel solid-state battery and fuel cell technologies.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing lanthanum sulfide films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum(III) Sulfide
CAS No.	12031-49-1
Molecular Formula	La2S3
Molecular Weight	374.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum Sesquisulfide; Dilanthanum Trisulfide; Lanthanum Sulfide (La2S3); Lanthanum(3+) Sulfide; Lanthanum Sulphide; Lanthanum(III) Sulphide; LANTHANUM SULFIDE
EINECS	234-749-7

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum(III) Sulfide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal content, and physical characteristics are available upon request.

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 moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (La2S3)	≥ 99.9% (metal basis)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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