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Lanthanum Metal is a high-purity rare earth metal produced by Lacen Rare earth Technology Co.,Ltd. With a purity of up to 99.9%, it is widely used in alloy manufacturing, electronic materials, and petrochemical catalysis. Available in lump and powder forms, it features stable chemical properties, low impurity content, and reliable quality, meeting both industrial and research-grade application requirements.
FAQ
1. What is Lanthanum Metal, and what are its core advantages?
Lanthanum Metal is a soft, silvery-white light rare earth metal with high chemical activity, excellent hydrogen absorption capacity, and strong metallurgical modification performance. Compared with other rare earth metals, it has good processability, high purity stability, and cost-effectiveness, making it widely used in metallurgy, energy storage, and environmental protection industries.
2. Can you provide quality assurance documents?
Yes, every shipment comes with complete supporting documents:
COA (Certificate of Analysis) with detailed chemical composition data
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for safe handling and transportation
Product Uses
1. Hydrogen Storage for New Energy: Lanthanum is a core component of AB₅-type hydrogen storage alloys (e.g., LaNi₅). It enables efficient hydrogen adsorption/desorption, boosting capacity and cycle life. Widely used in NiMH batteries for hybrid vehicles and portable energy storage devices.
2. High‑Performance Alloy Metallurgy: Added to magnesium/aluminum/steel alloys (1–3% ratio) to refine grains. Improves tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and castability. Applied in automotive wheels, aerospace parts, and high‑speed rail fasteners.
3. Optical Glass & Precision Optics: Key raw material for high‑refractive, low‑dispersion optical glass. Enhances clarity and minimizes chromatic aberration. Used in camera lenses, telescopes, night‑vision devices, and optical instruments.
4. Petrochemical & Environmental Catalysis: Lanthanum‑based catalysts (e.g., La₂O₃) optimize petroleum cracking. Raise gasoline yield (50–80%) and catalyst lifespan. Also used in automotive exhaust converters to reduce NOₓ and CO emissions.
5. Electronic Materials & Special Electrodes: Used to manufacture lanthanum‑based sputtering targets and LaB₆ cathodes. Features high electron emission efficiency and stability. Applied in semiconductors, display panels, and high‑temperature welding electrodes (replacing radioactive thorium).
6. Aerospace & Defense Materials: As an additive in superalloys and thermal barrier coatings. Elevates high‑temperature oxidation resistance and mechanical durability. Critical for jet engine components, gas turbine parts, and aerospace structural elements。
