See safety data and research below. American Elements specializes in producing Lanthanum as flat irregularly shaped pieces of material in a varying range of sizes. Most flakes/prisms are produced from cast Ingots for use in coating and thin film Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes including Thermal and Electron Beam (E-Beam) Evaporation, Low Temperature Organic Evaporation, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Organometallic and Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) for specific applications such as fuel cells and solar energy. Thickness can range from 0.003" to approximately 2mm for all metals. Some metals can also be rolled down as thin as 0.001” for use as an evaporation source in microelectronics, optics, magnetics, MEMS, and hard resistant coatings. Piece sizes are available up to approximately 7" maximum width. Maximum lengths of about 20" can be obtained with a nominal thickness between about 0.005" and 0.020" for thin film deposition on glass or metal substrates. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. Lanthanum metal is predominantly used in the production of mischmetal and steel additives but is also important in the production of hydrogen storage alloys for nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as nanoparticles (See also application discussion at Nanotechnology Information and at Quantum Dots) and in the form of solutions and organometallics.American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.Typical and custom packaging is available. We also produce Lanthanum as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.
Lanthanum is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The number of electrons in each of Lanthanum's shells is 2, 8, 18, 18, 9, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Xe] 5d1 6s2. In its elemental form lanthanum 's CAS number is 7439-91-0. The lanthanum atom has a radius of 187.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Lanthanum and compounds of Lanthanum are somewhat toxic. Lanthanum is one of the products manufactured and distributed under the tradename AE Rare Earths. Lanthanum is the first element in the rare earth or lanthanide series. It is the model for all the other trivalent rare earths. After cerium, it is the second most abundant of the rare earths. Lanthanum is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder.Lanthanum-rich lanthanide compositions have been used extensively for cracking reactions in FCC catalysts, especially to manufacture low-octane fuel for heavy crude oil. The name Lanthanum originates from the Greek word Lanthaneia which means 'To lie hidden'. See Lanthanum research below.
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS FOR BULK & RESEARCH QUANTITIES
Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Bullion and bar forms are best if purchasing solely for physical possession and risk exposure.
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction secondary to persistent constipation due to lanthanum carbonate.
Camarero-Temiño V, Mercado-Valdivia V, Hijazi-Prieto B, Abaigar-Luquin P.
Nefrologia. 2012 Jan 27;32(1):129. doi: 10.3265/Nefrologia.pre2011.Nov.11191. English, Spanish. No abstract available.
PMID:
22294019
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Chlorination of Lanthanum Oxide.
Gaviría JP, Navarro LG, Bohé AE.
J Phys Chem A. 2012 Jan 25. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22280490
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Dipyridyl ?-diketonate complexes and their use as metalloligands in the formation of mixed-metal coordination networks.
Burrows AD, Mahon MF, Renouf CL, Richardson C, Warren AJ, Warren JE.
Dalton Trans. 2012 Jan 26. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22278306
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Multifunctional lanthanum tetraphosphonates: Flexible, ultramicroporous and proton-conducting hybrid frameworks.
Colodrero RM, Olivera-Pastor P, Losilla ER, Aranda MA, Leon-Reina L, Papadaki M, McKinlay AC, Morris RE, Demadis KD, Cabeza A.
Dalton Trans. 2012 Jan 25. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22278089
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Biosorption and desorption of lanthanum(III) and neodymium(III) in fixed-bed columns with Sargassum sp.: Perspectives for separation of rare earth metals.
Oliveira RC, Guibal E, Garcia O.
Biotechnol Prog. 2012 Jan 24. doi: 10.1002/btpr.1525. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22275117
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Mid-infrared spectral broadening in an ultrafast laser inscribed gallium lanthanum sulphide waveguide.
McCarthy JE, Bookey HT, Psaila ND, Thomson RR, Kar AK.
Opt Express. 2012 Jan 16;20(2):1545-51. doi: 10.1364/OE.20.001545.
PMID:
22274497
[PubMed - in process]
Redetermination of LaZn(5) based on single crystal X-ray diffraction data.
Oshchapovsky I, Zelinska O, Rozdzynska-Kielbik B, Pavlyuk V.
Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online. 2012 Jan 1;68(Pt 1):i1. Epub 2011 Dec 3.
PMID:
22259311
[PubMed - in process]
Novel LaBO(3) hollow nanospheres of size 34±2nm templated by polymeric micelles.
Sasidharan M, Gunawardhana N, Luitel HN, Yokoi T, Inoue M, Yusa SI, Watari T, Yoshio M, Tatsumi T, Nakashima K.
J Colloid Interface Sci. 2011 Dec 28. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22257959
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Lanthanum Carbonate Reduces Urine Phosphorus Excretion: Evidence of High-Capacity Phosphate Binding.
Pennick M, Poole L, Dennis K, Smyth M.
Ren Fail. 2012 Jan 17. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22250993
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Effect of Lanthanum on Rooting of In Vitro Regenerated Shoots of Saussurea involucrata Kar. et Kir.
Guo B, Xu LL, Guan ZJ, Wei YH.
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2012 Jan 13. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22246792
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Fabrication, Characterization, and Application of a Composite Adsorbent for Simultaneous Removal of Arsenic and Fluoride.
Jing C, Cui J, Huang Y, Li A.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2012 Jan 25. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22235839
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Gas-phase lanthanide chloride clusters: relationships among ESI abundances and DFT structures and energetics.
Rutkowski PX, Michelini MC, Gibson JK.
Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2012 Feb 14;14(6):1965-77. Epub 2012 Jan 6.
PMID:
22227857
[PubMed - in process]
Enhanced electrochemical properties of fluoride-coated LiCoO2 thin films.
Lee HJ, Kim SB, Park YJ.
Nanoscale Res Lett. 2012 Jan 5;7(1):16. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22221488
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
La(5)Zn(2)Sn.
Oshchapovsky I, Pavlyuk V, Dmytriv G, Chumak I, Ehrenberg H.
Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online. 2011 Nov 1;67(Pt 11):i65. Epub 2011 Oct 22.
PMID:
22219730
[PubMed - in process]
Lanthanum chloride bidirectionally influences calcification in bovine vascular muscle smooth cells.
Zhao WH, Gou BD, Zhang TL, Wang K.
J Cell Biochem. 2011 Dec 28. doi: 10.1002/jcb.24049. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22213182
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
The Intramolecular Rearrangement of Phosphinohydrazides [R'(2)P-NR-NR-M] ? [RN?PR'(2)-NR-M]: General Rules and Exceptions. Transformations of Bulky Phosphinohydrazines (R-NH-N(PPh(2))(2), R = tBu, Ph(2)P).
Kornev AN, Sushev VV, Panova YS, Belina NV, Lukoyanova OV, Fukin GK, Ketkov SY, Abakumov GA, Lönnecke P, Hey-Hawkins E.
Inorg Chem. 2012 Jan 16;51(2):874-81. Epub 2011 Dec 30.
PMID:
22208524
[PubMed - in process]
Medicare Part D: challenges for dialysis patients. Part 1.
Smith S, Witten B, Paykin C, Weiner S, Chianchiano D, St Peter WL.
Nephrol News Issues. 2011 Nov;25(12):38-40, 42, 44-5.
PMID:
22204167
[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Nanocrystalline Brookite with Enhanced Stability and Photocatalytic Activity: Influence of Lanthanum(III) Doping.
Perego C, Wang YH, Durupthy O, Cassaignon S, Revel R, Jolivet JP.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2012 Jan 17. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22201282
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
The light-sensitive conductance of melanopsin-expressing Joseph and Hesse cells in amphioxus.
Pulido C, Malagón G, Ferrer C, Chen JK, Angueyra JM, Nasi E, Gomez Mdel P.
J Gen Physiol. 2012 Jan;139(1):19-30.
PMID:
22200946
[PubMed - in process]
Preparation and characterization of La(III) encapsulated silica gel/chitosan composite and its metal uptake studies.
Gandhi MR, Meenakshi S.
J Hazard Mater. 2012 Feb 15;203-204:29-37. Epub 2011 Nov 28.
PMID:
22197561
[PubMed - in process]
Material Safety Data Sheet
1 Identification of substance
Product details
Trade name Lanthanum pieces
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization: Designation: (CAS#)
Lanthanum (CAS# 7439-91-0), 100%
Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 231-099-0
Additonal information: Packaged under mineral oil (CAS# 8012-95-1)
3 Hazards identification
Hazard designation: F Highly flammable
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
4 First aid measures
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
Keep away from ignition sources.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.
7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling:
Handle under dry argon.
Keep containers tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
Store in cool location.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
Store away from water.
Store away from halogens.
Further information about storage conditions:
Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
Store under dry argon.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Not required.
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Full face protection
Face protection
Body protection: Protective work clothing.
9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Chunks
Colour: Silver grey
Smell: Odourless
Value/Range Unit Method
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 920 ° C
Boiling point/Boiling range: 3469 ° C
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Inflammability (solid, gaseous) Highly flammable.
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Critical values for explosion:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Steam pressure: Not determined
Density at 20 ° C 6.166 g/cm³
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble
Reacts
Not miscible or difficult to mix
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Water/moisture
Acids
Oxidizing agents
Halogens
Sulfur
Dangerous reactions:
Contact with water releases flammable gases
Reacts with oxidizing agents
Dangerous products of decomposition:
Hydrogen
Metal oxide
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant for skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Irritant effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
12 Ecological information:
General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Generally not hazardous for water.
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class: 4.1 (F3) Flammable solids.
Kemler Number: 40
UN-Number: 3178
Packaging group: III
Label 4.1
Designation of goods: 3178 FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
(lanthanum)
Code letter and hazard designation of product: F Highly flammable
Risk phrases:
11 Highly flammable.
15 Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
National regulations
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Employment restrictions concerning young persons must be observed.
Water hazard class: Generally not hazardous for water.
16 Other information:
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user
Thermal and Electron Beam (E-Beam) Evaporation, Low Temperature Organic Evaporation, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Organometallic and Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) for specific applications such as fuel cells and solar energy. Thickness can range from 0.003" to approximately 2mm for all metals. Some metals can also be rolled down as thin as 0.001” for use as an evaporation source in microelectronics, optics, magnetics, MEMS, and hard resistant coatings. Piece sizes are available up to approximately 7" maximum width. Maximum lengths of about 20" can be obtained with a nominal thickness between about 0.005" and 0.020" for thin film deposition on glass or metal substrates. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. Lanthanum metal is predominantly used in the production of mischmetal and steel additives but is also important in the production of hydrogen storage alloys for nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as nanoparticles (See also application discussion at Nanotechnology Information and at Quantum Dots) and in the form of solutions and organometallics.American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.Typical and custom packaging is available. We also produce Lanthanum as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.
Lanthanum is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The number of electrons in each of Lanthanum's shells is 2, 8, 18, 18, 9, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Xe] 5d1 6s2. In its elemental form lanthanum 's CAS number is 7439-91-0. The lanthanum atom has a radius of 187.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Lanthanum and compounds of 
Lanthanum are somewhat toxic. Lanthanum is one of the products manufactured and distributed under the tradename AE Rare Earths
. Lanthanum is the first element in the rare earth or lanthanide series. It is the model for all the other trivalent rare earths. After cerium, it is the second most abundant of the rare earths. Lanthanum is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder.Lanthanum-rich lanthanide compositions have been used extensively for cracking reactions in FCC catalysts, especially to manufacture low-octane fuel for heavy crude oil. The name Lanthanum originates from the Greek word Lanthaneia which means 'To lie hidden'. See Lanthanum research below.
