Characteristic

 

Lanthanum chloride is the inorganic compound with the formula LaCl₃. It is a common salt of lanthanum which is mainly used in research. It is a white solid that is highly soluble in water and alcohols.

Chemical formula：LaCl₃

Molar mass： 245.264 g/mol 

Appearance： white odorless powder hygroscopic

Density： 3.84 g/cm³

Melting point： 858 °C (1,576 °F; 1,131 K)

Boiling point： 1,000 °C (1,830 °F; 1,270 K) 

Solubility in water：957 g/L (25 °C)

Crystal structure：hexagonal

 

Application

 

Lanthanum chloride solutions are used in various water treatment applications. It is also used in biochemical research. Doped with cerium, it is applied as a scintillator material. In organic synthesis, lanthanum trichloride functions as a mild lewis acid. This compound is used in gamma detectors.