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Lanthanum hexaboride

powder, 10 μm, 95%

Synonym(s):

Lanthanum boride

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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

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

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Application

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

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

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Maeda, H. et al.
Journal of Crystal Growth, 121, 507-507 (1992)

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