Lanthanum Oxide

Name:
Lanthanum Oxide
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	lanthana; lanthanum trioxide; lanthanum sesquioxide
M Formula:	La2O3
Properties:
White or buff amorphous powder. D 6.51 (15C), mp 2315C, bp 4200C. Soluble in acids; insoluble in water.
Derivation:
Ignition of hydroxide or oxyacid (oxalate, sulfate nitrate, etc.), direct combustion of free metal (burns with brilliant, white light).
Grade:
Purities to 99.9+%.
Use:
Calcium lights, optical glass, technical ceramics, cores for carbon-arc electrodes, fluorescent phosphors, refractories.