Lanthanum hydroxide, as a rare earth hydroxide, has unique chemical properties and is of great application value in the fields of materials science and environmental protection.
Chemical properties
- Solubility: insoluble in water, soluble in acid to form lanthanate
- Thermal stability: decomposes at high temperatures, decomposition temperature is about 3300℃
- Acid-base properties: Basic, capable of neutralizing with acid.
- Ion exchange capacity: has a certain ion exchange capacity
Application fields
Materials science
- Ceramic materials: for preparing high-performance ceramic products, improving their performance
- Optical materials: Can be used as additives in some optical materials to enhance optical performance.
Environmental protection field
- Wastewater treatment: for removing pollutants such as heavy metal ions from wastewater
- Air purification: can be used to adsorb and remove harmful gases in the air
Catalysis area
- Catalyst support: As a carrier for catalysts, it enhances the activity and stability of catalysts.
- Catalytic reaction: participate in certain specific catalytic reactions
