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Product Introduction
Lanthanum(III) Oxide (La₂O₃, CAS No. 1312-81-8) is a high-purity rare earth oxide material widely used in advanced ceramics, optical materials, catalysts, solid-state materials, electronic components, and battery-related research. As an important lanthanum compound, La₂O₃ exhibits excellent thermal stability, high dielectric properties, and strong compatibility with other metal oxides, making it a valuable precursor for functional materials and industrial applications.
Lanthanum oxide is commonly used as a raw material for producing lanthanum-based ceramics, optical glasses, catalysts, and electronic materials. It also plays an important role in the preparation of perovskite-type oxides, solid electrolytes, and other advanced inorganic materials.
Chemical Information
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Lanthanum(III) Oxide |
| Synonyms | Lanthanum Oxide; Lanthanum Trioxide; Lanthanum Sesquioxide |
| CAS Number | 1312-81-8 |
| Molecular Formula | La₂O₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 325.81 g/mol |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Purity | Typically ≥99% |
| Crystal Structure | Hexagonal crystal system |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in acids |
| Storage | Dry conditions, sealed container |
Chemical Characteristics
Lanthanum(III) Oxide features:
- High thermal stability
- High dielectric constant
- Excellent chemical stability
- Rare-earth oxide functionality
- Suitable precursor for lanthanum-containing materials
- Good compatibility with ceramic and electronic material systems
Key Research Applications
1. Advanced Ceramic Materials
Lanthanum oxide is widely used as a raw material for preparing advanced ceramic materials with enhanced electrical and mechanical properties.
Typical applications include:
- Functional ceramics
- High-temperature ceramic materials
- Dielectric ceramics
- Ceramic capacitor materials
- Structural ceramic research
2. Optical Materials & Glass Manufacturing
La₂O₃ is an important additive for producing high-performance optical glass due to its ability to improve refractive index and optical properties.
Typical applications include:
- High refractive index glass
- Camera lens materials
- Optical coatings
- Precision optical components
- Laser-related materials
3. Catalyst & Catalytic Support Materials
Lanthanum oxide is widely investigated as a catalyst component and catalyst support due to its oxygen storage ability and surface properties.
Typical applications include:
- Heterogeneous catalysis
- Catalyst supports
- CO₂ conversion research
- Oxidation catalysis
- Environmental catalysis
4. Electronic Materials & Semiconductor Research
Lanthanum oxide has attracted significant interest as a high-k dielectric material for advanced electronic devices.
Typical applications include:
- High-k dielectric layers
- Semiconductor materials
- Thin-film electronics
- Gate dielectric research
- Electronic device fabrication
5. Solid-State Materials & Energy Research
La₂O₃ serves as a precursor for preparing various lanthanum-containing solid-state materials.
Typical applications include:
- Perovskite oxide synthesis
- Solid oxide fuel cell materials
- Ion-conducting ceramics
- Energy conversion materials
- Advanced oxide materials
6. Rare Earth Material Research
As a fundamental rare earth oxide, La₂O₃ is widely used in inorganic chemistry and materials science.
Typical applications include:
- Rare earth compound synthesis
- Metal oxide preparation
- Nanomaterial research
- Functional material development
- Solid-state chemistry
Recommended Experimental Conditions
| Parameter | Recommended Conditions |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Room temperature |
| Atmosphere | Dry environment recommended |
| Moisture Protection | Required |
| Container | Tightly sealed |
| Handling | Avoid prolonged exposure to humid air |
Advantages
- High-purity rare earth oxide material
- Excellent thermal and chemical stability
- Important precursor for advanced materials
- Suitable for optical and electronic applications
- Widely used in ceramic research
- Compatible with catalyst preparation
- Valuable material for high-performance oxide systems
Storage & Handling
- Store in a dry, tightly sealed container.
- Protect from moisture because rare earth oxides may absorb atmospheric water and carbon dioxide.
- Avoid contamination during handling.
- Use appropriate laboratory protective equipment.
Research Areas
- Rare earth materials
- Advanced ceramics
- Optical materials
- Semiconductor materials
- Catalysis
- Solid-state chemistry
- Energy materials
- Nanotechnology
- Electronic materials
FAQ
What is Lanthanum(III) Oxide (La₂O₃) used for?
Lanthanum(III) Oxide is mainly used in advanced ceramics, optical glass, catalysts, electronic materials, semiconductor research, and rare-earth material development.
Why is Lanthanum Oxide important in materials science?
La₂O₃ provides excellent thermal stability, high dielectric properties, and chemical compatibility, making it valuable for developing functional oxide materials.
Can Lanthanum Oxide be used in semiconductor research?
Yes. Lanthanum oxide is studied as a high-k dielectric material for advanced semiconductor devices and thin-film electronic applications.
Is Lanthanum Oxide used for optical applications?
Yes. It is widely used in optical glass formulations to improve refractive index and optical performance.
Can La₂O₃ be used as a catalyst material?
Yes. Lanthanum oxide is commonly used as a catalyst component or support material in heterogeneous catalysis and environmental catalytic research.
How should Lanthanum(III) Oxide be stored?
Store in a sealed container under dry conditions and minimize exposure to moisture and carbon dioxide.
Is this product intended for research use only?
Yes. This product is supplied for laboratory research, materials development, analytical testing, and industrial R&D applications only.
