Description

Lanthanum Acetate Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element lanthanum. This compound is valued for its catalytic and phosphorous-binding properties, making it a critical material in advanced research and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the catalyst, electronics, and water treatment industries for its specific reactivity and performance characteristics.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of specialized catalysts for petroleum refining and organic synthesis reactions.
• Phosphorous Removal Agent: Employed in water treatment formulations to bind and remove phosphate ions from industrial and municipal wastewater.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material or reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for materials science and chemistry research.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the production of dielectric ceramics, phosphors, and other functional electronic components.
• Glass Manufacturing: Acts as an additive to modify the optical and chemical resistance properties of specialty glasses.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a reagent or intermediate in the preparation of other lanthanum-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Acetate Hydrate
CAS No.	100587-90-4
Molecular Formula	La(C₂H₃O₂)₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	316.04 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Lanthanum(III) acetate hydrate; Acetic acid, lanthanum(3+) salt, hydrate; Lanthanum triacetate hydrate; Lanthanum acetate; Tris(acetato)lanthanum hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Acetate Hydrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (La₂O₃ basis)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (La)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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