Description

Lanthanum(+3)Fluoride Hemihydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt characterized by its lanthanum and fluoride content in a hemihydrate form. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized precursor and dopant material in advanced manufacturing and research sectors. It is essential for industries focused on optical materials, catalysis, and electronic components, where precise chemical composition and purity are critical for performance and yield.

Application

• Optical Material Production: A key raw material for manufacturing specialized fluoride glasses and crystals used in lasers, fiber optics, and infrared windows.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Employed as a catalyst or promoter in petroleum refining and organic synthesis reactions.
• Electronic Ceramics & Phosphors: Serves as a dopant in the production of dielectric ceramics, capacitors, and luminescent materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a precursor for depositing lanthanum fluoride thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials in solid-state chemistry and physics.
• Fluorinating Agent: Acts as a source of fluoride ions in specific metallurgical and synthetic organic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum(+3)Fluoride Hemihydrate
CAS No.	20919-66-8
Molecular Formula	F3La · 0.5H2O
Molecular Weight	197.90 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Lanthanum Fluoride Hemihydrate; Lanthanum Trifluoride Hemihydrate; Lanthanum(III) Fluoride Hemihydrate; Fluorolanthanum Hemihydrate; LaF3·0.5H2O; Lanthanum Fluoride Hydrate; Lanthanum Fluoride 0.5-Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum(+3)Fluoride Hemihydrate 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 technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept in a cool, dry place with minimal exposure to ambient humidity. Store at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LaF3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Water Content (KF)	3.0 - 5.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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