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Lanthanum Metal

Lanthanum Metal
CAS number
7439-91-0
Molecular weight
138.9055
Molecular formula / chemical symbol
La

Description

Lanthanum is a silvery-gray metal that oxidizes readily in air. Finely divided lanthanum metal powder can ignite spontaneously in air. The metal is ductile and malleable and soft enough to be cut with a knife.

USES

Hydrogen storage material; NiMH Battery;Metallurgy; Specialty alloy

Keyword:Catalyst


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