241857

Lanthanum hexaboride

powder, 10 μm, 95%

• Synonym(s): Lanthanum boride
• Linear Formula: LaB₆
• CAS Number: 12008-21-8
• Molecular Weight: 203.77
• EC Number: 234-531-6
• MDL number: MFCD00151350
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 24854496
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 95%
• form: powder
• reaction suitability: reagent type: catalyst; core: lanthanum
• particle size: 10 μm
• mp: 2210 °C
• density: 2.61 g/cm³ at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: [La++].B12B3[B-]14B5B4[B-]235
• InChI: 1S/B6.La/c1-2-5(1)3-4(5)6(1,2)3;/q-2;+2
• InChI key: VJXOKIULCJPJLW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

One of the best thermionic emitters. Effective in improving diamond nucleation in the chemical vapor deposition of diamond on substrate surfaces.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves