Lanthanum
Lanthanum (La), atomic number 57, is a soft, silvery-white metal belonging to the lanthanide series of rare earth elements. With an atomic weight of 138.90547 u, lanthanum has a melting point of 918°C (1684°F), boiling point of 3464°C (6267°F), and density around 6.145 g/cm3. Due to its high reactivity, metallic lanthanum readily oxidizes in air and thus requires special care in storage, typically kept in sealed containers or oil to prevent oxidation.
Lanthanum plays significant roles in electronics and technological applications. It is a key ingredient of high refractive index glass and optical glass, extensively used in camera lenses, telescopes, eyeglasses, and fiber optic communication systems. Lanthanum's unique optical properties significantly enhance the quality and performance of glass when added.
Additionally, lanthanum is used to manufacture battery electrodes, especially as a negative electrode material in nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. These batteries are widely used in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles, with lanthanum addition helping to increase the batteries' energy density and cycle life.
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Lanthanum Strontium Vanadate (LaSrVO3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: LaSrVO3
Catalog No.: DP-LSVO-ST
Purity: 99.5%
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Magnesium-Lanthanum (Mg-La) Master Alloy
Composition: Mg and La
Catalog No.: REM57Mg
REM Purity: >99.9%
Lead time: 3 weeks
Price: start from $300
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Aluminum-Lanthanum (Al-La) Master Alloy
Composition: Al and La
Catalog No.: REM57Al
REM Purity: >99.9%
Lead time: 3 weeks
Price: start from $300
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Nickel-Lanthanum-Aluminum (Ni-La-Al) Master Alloy
Composition: Ni, La and Al
Catalog No.: REM57NiAl
REM Purity: >99.9%
Lead time: 3 weeks
Price: start from $300
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Copper-Lanthanum (Cu-La) Master Alloy
Composition: Cu, La
Catalog No.: REM57Cu
REM Purity: >99.9%
Lead time: 3 weeks
Price: start from $300
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Copper-Lanthanum-Praseodymium (Cu-La-Pr) Master Alloy
Composition: Cu, La and Pr
Catalog No.: REM5759Cu
REM Purity: >99.9%
Lead time: 3 weeks
Price: start from $300
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Lanthanum Strontium Manganite (La0.7Sr0.3MnO3) Sputter Target
Composition:Lanthanum Strontium Manganite (La0.7Sr0.3MnO3)
Catalog No.:DPOX58ZST
Purity:99%
Maximum Diameter:6"
Typical Lead Time:5 weeks
Ref. Price:$896 (2" Dia. x 1/8")
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Lanthanum chromate (LaCrO3) Sputter Target
Composition:Lanthanum chromate (LaCrO3)
Catalog No.:DPOX57CST
Purity:99%
Maximum Diameter:6"
Typical Lead Time:5 weeks
Ref. Price:$840 (2" Dia. x 1/8")
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Plate
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-PLATE
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Rod
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-ROD
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Machining
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-MC
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks
Supplier: QSAM
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Cathode
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Cathode
Purity:99.9%
Supplier: QSAM (custom manufacturing for LaB6 polycrystalline cathode and other parts)
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Crucible
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Crucible
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Custom Parts
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-CP
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Pellets
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Pellets
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Tube
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Tube
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Ring
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Ring
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks