Lanthanum foil is a kind of rare earth sputtering target. It is silver gray metal, which tend to oxidize in air and forms a layer of blue oxide film. Further it oxidize to white powder of lanthanum oxide. It must avoid contacting with acid, oxide, halogen and sulphur. Lanthanum ignite when come to heat, fire, oxidizing agent. It is vacuum packing usually.
Lanthanum Foil
La/REM 99%
REM 99.9%
| CAS No.:7439-91-0 | EINECS No.:231-099-0 | Molecular Formula:La | Molecular Weight: 138.91 |
| Melting Point:920℃ | Boiling Point:3464℃ | Density:6.17 |
Applications
In the electronics sector, lanthanum sputtering targets are valuable for creating thin films in semconductors, capacitors, and transistors. Lanthanum’s dielectric properties improve energy storage and efficiency in capacitors, especially in high-density microelectronics and memory devices. Lanthanum-based thin films are also integral to enhancing transistor performance, where they enable faster and more efficient operation.
The optics industry relies on lanthanum coatings to improve the refractive index of lenses and optical components. Lanthanum oxide coatings, in particular, are used to produce high-quality lenses for cameras, microscapes, and other precision instruments, enhancing image clarity and light transmission. These coatings are also valuable in laser optics and other photonic applications that require thermal and chemical stability.
Lanthanum’s catalytic properties make it a key material in automotive and industrial catalysis applications. Lanthanum coatings are used in catalytic converters, where they help reduce harmful emissions by improving the efficiency of oxidation reactions. Additionally, lanthanum plays a role in fuel cells and other energy storage devices, where its stability and conductivity improve performance and lifespan.