Name | Lanthanum(III) fluoride |
Synonyms | LaF3 Lanthanumfluoride1 Lanthanumfluoride2 lanthanum trifluoride lanthanumfluoride(laf3) Lanthanum(III) fluoride Lanthanum fluoride (LaF3) LANTHANUM FLUORIDE (RE Element base) LanthanumfluorideanhydrousREOwhitepowder Lanthanum(III) fluoride anhydrous, powder |
CAS | 13709-38-1 |
EINECS | 237-252-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/3FH.La/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3 |
InChIKey | BYMUNNMMXKDFEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
Molecular Formula | F3La |
Molar Mass | 195.9 |
Density | 5.936g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 1493 °C |
Boling Point | 19.5°C at 760 mmHg |
Water Solubility | Soluble in strong mineral acids. Insoluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 922mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | powder |
Specific Gravity | 5.936 |
Color | White |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3; TWA 2.5 mg/m3 |
Stability | hygroscopic |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Refractive Index | 1.6029 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White powder, density 5.936, melting point 1493 ℃, boiling point 2330 ℃, insoluble in water, insoluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulfuric acid, but soluble in perchloric acid. Hygroscopic in the air, more stable. Generation of NH4F from ammonium fluoride? LaF3 insoluble double salt. |
Use | Material for drawing lanthanum fluoride single crystal |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | 3288 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28469033 |
Hazard Note | Hygroscopic |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | III |
white powder, density 936, melting point 1493 ℃, boiling point 2330 ℃, insoluble in water, insoluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulfuric acid, but soluble in perchloric acid. Hygroscopic in the air, more stable. Generation of NH4 F.LaF3 insoluble double salt with ammonium fluoride.
lanthanum oxide was dissolved in hydrochloric acid and diluted to 100-48% g/L (based on La2 03), and the solution was heated to 70-80 °c and precipitated with hydrofluoric acid. The precipitate was washed, filtered, dried, pulverized and vacuum dehydrated to give lanthanum fluoride.
toxicity and protection see cerium oxide products.
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Application | lanthanum fluoride is mainly used for the preparation of scintillator and rare earth crystal laser materials required by modern medical image display technology and nuclear science, fluoride glass optical fiber and rare earth infrared glass, arc lamp carbon electrode of illumination light source, fluoride ion selective electrode in chemical analysis, and for the manufacture of special alloy, electrolytic production of metal Lanthanum and drawing lanthanum fluoride single crystal, etc. scintillators, rare earth crystal laser materials, fluoride glass optical fibers and rare earth infrared glass for the preparation of modern medical image display technology and nuclear science requirements. In the illumination light source for the fabrication of arc lamp carbon electrodes. In chemical analysis for the manufacture of fluoride ion selective electrode. In the metallurgical industry for the manufacture of special alloys and electrolytic production of metal lanthanum. materials used for drawing lanthanum fluoride single crystal widely used in the preparation and research of fluorinated glass. |
toxicity | see cerium oxide products. |
production method | chemical method lanthanum oxide is dissolved in hydrochloric acid and diluted to 100~150g/L (based on La2O3), the solution was heated to 70-80 °c and precipitated with 48% hydrofluoric acid. The precipitate was washed, filtered, dried, pulverized and vacuum dehydrated to give lanthanum fluoride. |
category | toxic substances |
flammability hazard characteristics | non-combustible; Toxic smoke containing lanthanum oxide and chloride generated in the fire scene; easy hydrolysis to produce hydrofluoric acid |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low-temperature drying; Separate from food storage and transportation |
fire extinguishing agent | carbon dioxide, sand |