Lanthanum Fluoride

Product Overview
Lanthanum fluoride (LaF3) is a chemically stable compound with a high melting point (1493°C) and density (5.936 g/mL). It is almost insoluble in water but can dissolve in alcohol, and its dissolution behavior is similar to that of rare-earth chlorides. LaF3 is widely used in modern medical imaging technologies, nuclear science scintillators, rare-earth crystal laser materials, fluoride glass optical fibers, and rare-earth infrared glass manufacturing. In lighting, it is used to produce carbon electrodes for arc lamps. Additionally, LaF3 is utilized in the production of fluoride ion-selective electrodes in chemical analysis and special alloys in the metallurgy industry. The synthesis methods of LaF3 include HF direct precipitation, oxalate conversion, and ammonium bicarbonate transformation.

Product Features

• Chemical Stability:High chemical stability, high-temperature resistance, suitable for a variety of applications.
• Solubility:Almost insoluble in water but dissolves in alcohol, adapting to specific solubility needs.
• High Melting Point:Melting point of 1493°C, suitable for high-temperature applications.
• Multiple Synthesis Methods:Offers flexible synthesis pathways, including HF direct precipitation, oxalate conversion, etc., to accommodate different production needs.

Applications

• Modern Medical Imaging:Used as a scintillator in medical imaging to enhance image quality.
• Rare-Earth Crystal Laser Materials:Core material in laser technologies.
• Fluoride Glass Optical Fibers:Used in the production of fluoride glass optical fibers to enhance conduction efficiency.
• Carbon Electrodes for Arc Lamps:Used in the manufacturing of efficient carbon electrodes for arc lamps in lighting applications.
• Fluoride Ion-Selective Electrodes:Used in chemical analysis to produce fluoride ion-selective electrodes.
• Special Alloy Production:Applied in metallurgy to manufacture special alloys, improving alloy performance.
• Lanthanum Metal Electrolysis:Used in the electrolysis process for producing lanthanum metal.
• Lanthanum Fluoride Single Crystals:Used in the production of LaF3 single crystals, widely applied in laser equipment.
• Laser Phase Plates and Laser Processing Machines:LaF3 single crystals are used in laser phase plates and laser processing machines.
• Gas Detectors, Flame Detectors, Infrared Camera Lenses:Used in the manufacturing of detectors and lenses for infrared cameras.
• Optical Window Materials:Used as optical window materials in optical devices.
• Fluorescent Phosphors:Used in the manufacturing of fluorescent phosphors, widely applied in display technologies and lighting equipment.