Lanthanum(III) sulfide, 99% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lanthanum(III) sulfide is used as a precursor in the production of gallium lanthanum sulfide and strontium lathanum sulfide. It is also used in glass manufacturing. It is doped with other metals and used in optical fibers. It is also used as optical switching, high power-delivery, acousto-optic devices, air-guiding fibers, fiber sensors and mid-IR devices.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12031-49-1
• Molecular Formula: La2S3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 373.99
• MDL Number: MFCD00016168
• InChI Key: YTYSNXOWNOTGMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: lanthanum sulfide, dilanthanum trisulfide, dilanthanum trisulphide, lanthanum sesquisulfide, lanthanum 3+ sulfide, lanthanum sulfide la10s15, lanthanum disulfide, lanthanum 3+ trisulfide
• PubChem CID: 165996
• IUPAC Name: lanthanum(3+);trisulfide
• SMILES: [S--].[S--].[S--].[La+3].[La+3]

• Melting Point: 2100° (vacuum)
• Color: Pale Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 2 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99% (REO)
• Formula Weight: 374.02
• Odor: Like rotten eggs
• Density: 4.911
• Chemical Name or Material: Lanthanum(III) sulfide

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