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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