Description

Lanthanum Sulphate Octahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element lanthanum, widely recognized for its catalytic and optical properties. This compound is essential in advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical processes where precise control over composition and purity is critical. It serves as a key precursor for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalyst development, and specialty glass industries.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for petroleum refining and automotive exhaust systems.
• Optical Material Manufacturing: Acts as a dopant or raw material in the production of specialized glasses, phosphors, and laser crystals.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for preparing other lanthanum compounds and complexes in laboratory and industrial R&D.
• Water Treatment: Employed in advanced phosphate removal processes due to lanthanum's high binding affinity.
• Electronic Ceramics: A component in the manufacture of dielectric materials, capacitors, and other electronic components.
• Agricultural & Nutritional Supplements: Used in trace element formulations for specialized agricultural or animal feed applications (subject to regulatory approval).

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Sulphate Octahydrate
CAS No.	26299-44-5
Molecular Formula	La2(SO4)3·8H2O
Molecular Weight	710.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum(3+) sulfate octahydrate; Lanthanum trisulfate octahydrate; Sulfuric acid, lanthanum(3+) salt (3:2), octahydrate; Lanthanum sulfate hydrate; Lanthanum(III) sulfate octahydrate; Disulfuric acid lanthanum salt octahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Sulphate Octahydrate is produced under a strict 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. 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 or degradation. Keep away from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (La2(SO4)3·8H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (La2O3 basis)	≥ 38.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Loss on Drying	19.0 - 21.0%

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