Lanthanum Chloride Hexahydrate, 17272-45-6

Lanthanum Chloride Hexahydrate, 17272-45-6

Product: Lanthanum Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No: 17272-45-6
Formula: LaCl₃·6H₂O
Molecular Weight: 371.37 g/mol

1. General Information

• CAS No: 17272-45-6

• Chemical Formula: LaCl₃·6H₂O

• Density: ~2.40 g/mL (25 °C)

• Packaging Types: 25 g bottle, 100 g HDPE container, 25 kg bag

2. Technical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~860 °C (anhydrous form)

• Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol

• Stability: Hygroscopic; must be stored in sealed containers

3. Detailed Applications

• Catalysis: Used as a Lewis acid in organic synthesis

• Materials Science: Precursor for lanthanum oxide (La₂O₃)

• Electronics: Applied in phosphors, optical glass, ceramics

• Research: Rare earth chemistry and coordination complexes

• Water Treatment: Phosphate removal in specialized applications

4. Production Method / Sources

• Derived from monazite and bastnäsite ores → lanthanum oxide → reaction with HCl → LaCl₃·6H₂O

• Alternative: synthetic laboratory preparation

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes (Regulatory Requirements)

• REACH registration required

• Compliance with TS EN chemical management standards

• EU rare earth import/export regulations

7. Synonyms / Other Names

• Common name: Lanthanum salt

• International name: Lanthanum chloride hexahydrate

• Trade names: LaCl₃·6H₂O

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Lanthanum Nitrate Hexahydrate

• Lanthanum Oxide

• Other rare earth chlorides (CeCl₃, NdCl₃)

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH: Registered

• TS EN: Compliant with chemical standards

• FDA/EFSA: Not approved for food use

• ISO: ISO 9001:2015 production compliance

• Import/Export Restrictions: Rare earth trade limitations apply

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• GHS Symbols: ⚠️ (Irritant)

• Hazard Statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed

  • H315: Causes skin irritation

  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation

• Storage: Cool, dry, sealed containers

• PPE: Gloves, goggles, protective mask

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: 25 g bottle, 100 g HDPE container, 25 kg bag

• Main Producer Countries: China, USA, Germany

• Suppliers: Sigma-Aldrich, Alfa Aesar, Strem Chemicals

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity: 99% – 99.99% (REO grade)

• Form: Crystalline powder (hydrated form)

• Analysis Methods: ICP-MS, XRF, titration

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Waste Management: Must follow heavy metal disposal procedures

• Environmental Impact: Rare earth mining has high carbon footprint

• Sustainability: Recycling and substitution research ongoing

14. Visual Support

• GHS pictograms: ⚠️

• Packaging visuals: Bottle, bag, drum

• Sector suitability table: ✔/✖ indicators