Lanthanum boride, 99.5%

Name: Lanthanum boride, 99.5%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-015697

About Lanthanum boride, 99.5%

Lanthanum boride is a rare earth compound carrying the CAS registry number 12008-21-8 at a purity of 99.5%. Formula B6La-2, molecular weight 203.8 g/mol. Systematically, it is named lanthanum, 2,3,5,6-tetrabora-1,4-diboranuidapentacyclo[3.1.0.01,3.02,4.04,6]hexane. Common synonyms include Lanthanum hexaboride and Lanthanum boride (LaB6), (OC-6-11)-.

It is supplied as a powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 2210 °C and a density of 2.61 g/cm3 at 25 °C. Recommended storage is at room temperature in a dry place, with the container kept tightly sealed. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Key uses span rare-earth chemistry, catalyst precursors, luminescent materials and electronics and thin films. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and electronics and semiconductors.

Standard pack sizes are 10 g, 50 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Rare-earth chemistry
Catalyst precursors
Luminescent materials
Electronics & thin films

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lanthanum boride, 99.5%
Catalogue No.	VQ-015697
CAS Number	12008-21-8
IUPAC name	lanthanum;2,3,5,6-tetrabora-1,4-diboranuidapentacyclo[3.1.0.01,3.02,4.04,6]hexane
Molecular formula	B₆La-2
Molecular weight	203.8 g/mol
Exact mass	203.9658
Purity / assay	99.5%
HSN code	28469090
InChIKey	IBDHMAYMLSYGAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	B12B3[B-]14B5[B-]23B45.[La]
PubChem CID	71308229

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Powder
Melting point	2210 °C
Density	2.61 g/cm3 at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	0 Å²
Storage	Room temperature
Synonyms	Lanthanum hexaboride, Lanthanum boride (LaB6), (OC-6-11)-, Lanthanum boride (LaB6), Lanthanum boride (LaB6), (OC611), B6La-2, Lanthanum hexaboride, powder, 10 mum, 99%, Lanthanum hexaboride nanopowder (50-80 nm), Lanthanum hexaboride LaB6 GRADE A (H?gan?s), Lanthanum boride, powder, -325 mesh, 99.5% trace metals basis

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 12008-21-8

Lanthanum boride, 325 mesh, 99.5%

CAS: 12008-21-8
Formula: B₆La-2
MW: 203.8 g/mol

VQ-015696

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lanthanum boride, 99.5%?

The CAS Registry Number of Lanthanum boride, 99.5% is 12008-21-8. It is also known as Lanthanum hexaboride, Lanthanum boride (LaB6), (OC-6-11)-, Lanthanum boride (LaB6).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lanthanum boride, 99.5%?

Lanthanum boride, 99.5% has the molecular formula B6La-2 and a molecular weight of 203.8 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lanthanum boride, 99.5% can I order?

We supply Lanthanum boride, 99.5% in (99.5%) grade, in 10 g, 50 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lanthanum boride, 99.5%?

Yes. Every lot of Lanthanum boride, 99.5% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Lanthanum boride, 99.5% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Lanthanum boride, 99.5% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.

How should Lanthanum boride, 99.5% be stored?

Room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.