Rare Earth Metal - Lanthanum (La 57)

Rare Industrial Metal - Lanthanum

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Lanthanum
La 57
138.9055 amu
6.146 g/cm3
920 Degrees C
3,470 Degrees C
400 kJ/mol
Grey Powder

Key Industries for Lanthanum

  • Optical Industry
  • Electrical Generation Industry
  • Entertainment Industry
  • Magnetism
  • Auto Industry
  • Steel Industry
  • Pharmaceutical Industry


Key Applications for Lanthanum

  • Camera lenses
  • As a magnetic material for use at higher temperatures
  • Electrodes in magneto hydrodynamic generators
  • In the film industry (e.g. during special effects)
  • Hybrid vehicle batteries
  • Optics
  • Steel industry
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Energy conservation systems