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Lanthanum(III) acetate hydrate
99.9% trace rare earth metals basis
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Linear Formula:
La(CH3CO2)3 · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
316.04 (anhydrous basis)
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
213-034-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3693604
MDL number:
assay
99.9% trace rare earth metals basis
form
crystalline powder
composition
Degree of hydration, ≤2
reaction suitability
core: lanthanum, reagent type: catalyst
SMILES string
O.CC(=O)O[La](OC(C)=O)OC(C)=O
InChI
1S/3C2H4O2.La.H2O/c3*1-2(3)4;;/h3*1H3,(H,3,4);;1H2/q;;;+3;/p-3
InChI key
YRKCZRMEPGLHRN-UHFFFAOYSA-K
General description
Lanthanum(III)acetate hydrate is a hydrated salt of lanthanum. It appears as a white oroff-white crystalline solid. It serves as a precursor for synthesizing variouslanthanum-based materials and plays an important role in the advancement ofnanomaterials, photovoltaics, photocatalysis, and semiconductor technologies.
Application
Lanthanum (III) acetate hydrate can beused as:
- An additive to improve the corrosion resistance of carbon steel via sol gelprocess. its presence helps in forming a protective layer that mitigates corrosion processes, particularly in harsh environments. It is an alternativefor Cr (VI) due to its excellent self-healing properties.
- A precursor in the synthesis of photoluminescentLaCO₃OH superstructures via solvent/catalyst-free one-step synthesis. LaCO₃OHsuperstructures further find application in light-emitting devices.
- A precursor in the sol-gel synthesis of magnesium and lanthanum-doped titaniumdioxide (Mg-La/TiO₂) photoelectrodes, which significantly enhances thephotocatalytic performance of TiO₂ for use in dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).
Features and Benefits
Lanthanum acetate exhibits:
- High purity: Enhances performance and reproducibility in applications, reduces contamination risks, and leads to higher-quality end products.
- Thermal Stability: Its ability to withstand elevated temperatures makes it suitable for use in high-temperature processes, contributing to the longevity and durability of the final product and enhancing overall performance and reliability.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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