Lanthanum chloride

Agent Name
Lanthanum chloride
CAS Number
10099-58-8
Formula
Cl3-La
Major Category
Metals
Lanthanum chloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lanthanum chloride; Lanthanum chloride (La2Cl6); Lanthanum trichloride; Lanthanum(III) chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN 1760
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
White crystalline solid. [CAMEO] (Heptahydrate) Hygroscopic; Soluble in water; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used to prepare lanthanum; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Lanthanum." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
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Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes

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