Lanthanum Sulfate Powder

Lanthanum sulfate La₂(SO₄)₃ is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of rare earth metal sulfates. Lanthanum sulfate often appears as a white or off-white crystalline powder. It is insoluble in water and most organic solvents but can be dissolved in concentrated acids. Lanthanum sulfate is generally prepared by reacting lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum oxide with sulfuric acid. This reaction yields lanthanum sulfate and carbon dioxide or water, respectively.

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Catalog No.	EPI
Material	La
CAS Number	10099-60-2
Appearance	Powder
Purity	99%-99.9999%

Chemical Properties

Attribute	Description
Appearance	White crystalline powder.
Solubility	Soluble in water, leading to the formation of a hydrate.
Density	3.86 g/cm³ (though this can vary slightly based on the source of data).
Melting Point	Decomposes before reaching its melting point.
Stability	Lanthanum sulfate is generally stable under standard conditions of temperature and pressure. It can decompose upon heating.
Hydration	It frequently exists as a hydrate, often as the nonahydrate La₂(SO₄)₃⋅6H2O.
Reactivity	Reacts with strong acids to release sulfuric acid. Also reacts with strong bases.

Applications

Catalysis: Like many lanthanide compounds, lanthanum sulfate can be used in catalysis. The specific properties of lanthanum ions can facilitate various reactions, especially when incorporated into mixed metal oxide catalysts.
Optical and Electronic Devices: Lanthanides, in general, have unique electronic configurations which can lead to special optical properties. This allows for potential applications in phosphors and lasers, although specific applications for lanthanum sulfate might differ from other lanthanides.
Ceramics and Glasses: Lanthanum and its compounds can be used to improve the properties of certain ceramics and glasses, enhancing their refractive index, resistance to attack by molten metals, and other properties.
Research: Due to its unique electronic structure and behavior, lanthanum sulfate can be a subject of interest in various research applications, especially in the context of the lanthanide series and their interactions with different ligands.
Water Treatment: Lanthanum compounds, like lanthanum chloride, are used to remove phosphate in water treatment applications. Lanthanum sulfate could similarly bind to phosphate, potentially making it useful in certain water treatment scenarios.
Medicine and Biological Research: Some lanthanide compounds are of interest in medicinal research for their potential therapeutic properties or as imaging agents. While lanthanum sulfate isn’t as popular in this field compared to other lanthanide compounds, it might still serve as a precursor or a compound of interest in certain contexts.
Battery Technology: Lanthanum is one of the metals used in nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. While lanthanum sulfate isn’t directly used in the battery’s composition, the processing and preparation of battery materials might involve various lanthanum compounds.

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