Lanthanum oxide

Agent Name
Lanthanum oxide
CAS Number
1312-81-8
Formula
La2-O3
Major Category
Metals
Lanthanum oxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Dilanthanum oxide; Dilanthanum trioxide; Lanthana; Lanthania (La2O3); Lanthanum oxide; Lanthanum sesquioxide; Lanthanum trioxide; Lanthanum(3+) oxide; Lanthanum(III) oxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
White solid; Insoluble in water; [Merck Index] Soluble in acids; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in calcium lights, optical glass, ceramics, carbon-arc electrodes, phosphors, and refractories; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Lanthanum." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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