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Lanthanum Fluoride

Synonym(s):Lanthanum fluoride;Lanthanum trifluoride

  • CAS NO.:13709-38-1
  • Empirical Formula: F3La
  • Molecular Weight: 195.9
  • MDL number: MFCD00011073
  • EINECS: 237-252-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-28 13:53:21
Lanthanum Fluoride Structural

What is Lanthanum Fluoride?

Chemical properties

off-white powder

Physical properties

White hexagonal crystal; hygroscopic; density 5.9 g/cm3; melts at 1,493°C; insoluble in water and acids.

The Uses of Lanthanum Fluoride

Lanthanum fluoride is a white powder used to coat the inside of phosphorus lamps and lasers.

The Uses of Lanthanum Fluoride

Lanthanum fluoride, anhydrous is employed extensively in the preparation and study of fluoride glasses.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Structure and conformation

The space lattice of LaF3 belongs to the tysonite structure.

Properties of Lanthanum Fluoride

Melting point: 1493 °C
Density  5.936 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  1.6029
solubility  insoluble in H2O, acid solutions
form  powder
color  White
Specific Gravity 5.936
Water Solubility  Soluble in strong mineral acids. Insoluble in water.
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3; TWA 2.5 mg/m3
Stability: hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference 13709-38-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Lanthanum fluoride (LaF3) (13709-38-1)

Safety information for Lanthanum Fluoride

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P405:Store locked up.

Computed Descriptors for Lanthanum Fluoride

InChIKey BYMUNNMMXKDFEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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