Description

Lanthanum Nitrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element lanthanum, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor and catalyst. Its strong oxidizing properties and solubility make it a critical material for advanced manufacturing and research processes. This compound is essential for industries including optical glass manufacturing, petroleum refining, and specialty chemical synthesis. CAS NO 35099-99-1.

Application

• Optical Glass & Ceramics: A key dopant for producing high-refractive-index glass, camera lenses, and laser components.
• Catalyst & Petrochemicals: Used in fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts to improve yield and selectivity in petroleum refining.
• Phosphors & Lighting: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing phosphors used in LEDs, displays, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for other lanthanum compounds, including oxides, salts, and nanomaterials.
• Water Treatment: Employed in advanced phosphate removal applications to prevent eutrophication.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories for catalysis studies, material science, and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Nitrate
CAS No.	35099-99-1
Molecular Formula	La(NO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	324.92 (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Lanthanum(III) nitrate; Nitric acid, lanthanum(3+) salt; Lanthanum trinitrate; Lanthanum nitrate hexahydrate; La(NO3)3; Rare earth nitrate
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Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Nitrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. We adhere to relevant industry standards to guarantee consistency and reliability for your critical applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and organic substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (La2O3 basis)	≥ 40.0 %
Purity (La(NO3)3·6H2O)	≥ 99.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Other Rare Earths	≤ 0.1 %
pH (5% solution)	~4.0
Solubility in Water	Clear, complete solution

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