Lanthanum Trifluoride (LaF3) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles (LaF3, highly self-dispersible, purity 90wt%, 20-60nm, Cubic, coated by 10wt% saturated alkyl)
| Lanthanum Trifluoride Nanopowder | |
| Product No | NRE-5124 |
| CAS No. | 13709-38-1 |
| Formula | LaF3 |
| APS | <100nm (Can be Customized) |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Color | Gray |
| Molecular Weight | 195.90 g/mol |
| Density | 5.9 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1,493 °C |
| Boiling Point | NA |
Lanthanum Trifluoride (LaF3) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles
Introduction
Lanthanum trifluoride (LaF₃) is an inorganic compound composed of lanthanum (La³⁺) and fluoride (F⁻) ions, with a chemical formula of LaF₃. It is a white, crystalline solid that exhibits high thermal stability, low solubility in water, and strong chemical resistance, making it valuable in a wide range of applications.
Properties
High Surface Area:
At the nanoscale, LaF₃ nanoparticles have a high surface area-to-volume ratio, which increases their reactivity and makes them effective in catalytic processes, drug delivery systems, and sensors.
Optical Transparency:
LaF₃ nanoparticles are transparent in the UV and visible light regions, making them ideal for applications in optics and photonics. When doped with rare-earth ions (e.g., europium or terbium), they can exhibit strong luminescence and fluorescence, which is useful in imaging, lighting, and sensing applications.
Thermal Stability:
LaF₃ exhibits high thermal stability, which makes it suitable for use in high-temperature environments, such as in catalysis, energy storage, and materials science.
Chemical Resistance:
LaF₃ nanoparticles are chemically stable and resistant to corrosion, oxidation, and degradation in harsh chemical environments, making them suitable for a wide variety of industrial applications.
Applications
Biomedical Applications:
Medical Imaging (CT and X-ray contrast agents): LaF₃ nanoparticles have a high atomic number (lanthanum is a heavy element), which enhances their ability to absorb X-rays and improve the quality of CT scans and X-ray imaging. This makes LaF₃ nanoparticles highly effective as contrast agents for medical imaging, providing clearer and more detailed images of tissues and organs.
Fluorescence Imaging: LaF₃ nanoparticles doped with rare-earth elements like europium (Eu³⁺) or terbium (Tb³⁺) are highly luminescent and can be used for fluorescence imaging. This enables precise biomarker detection and cell tracking, making LaF₃ nanoparticles useful in cancer diagnostics, disease monitoring, and drug testing.
