Lanthanum Oxide

La₂O₃

IUPAC: Lanthanum(III) oxide

CAS: 1312-81-8

Aperçu

Lanthanum oxide is used in optical glass, catalytic converters, and as a phosphate binder in medicine. It is a key rare earth oxide.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Lanthanum La 2 138,9100

Composition élémentaire

O
Oxygen ×3
14,7%
La
Lanthanum ×2
85,3%

Usages

  • • Optical glass
  • • Catalytic converter
  • • Phosphate binder (renal patients)
  • • Camera lens coatings

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ High-quality camera lenses use lanthanum glass for superior color correction

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[La+3].[La+3]

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
solid
Masse molaire
325,81 g/mol
Densité
6,5100 g/cm³
Point de fusion
2315,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
4200,0 °C
Solubilité
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
325,7975
TPSA
3,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
0,0

Composés associés

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lanthanum Oxide?
Lanthanum Oxide (La₂O₃) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Lanthanum(III) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Lanthanum Oxide?
Lanthanum Oxide has a molar mass of 325.81 g/mol.
What state is Lanthanum Oxide at room temperature?
Lanthanum Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lanthanum Oxide organic or inorganic?
Lanthanum Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lanthanum Oxide?
Lanthanum Oxide (La₂O₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Lanthanum (La).