Atomfair Lanthanum Fluoride Powder (LaF₃), 99.99% Purity, Custom Particle Sizes Down to 1 μm
Product Description
Atomfair lanthanum fluoride is supplied as a white powder with 99.99% purity and is available with custom particle sizes down to 1 μm. Iron content is <3 ppm; cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium are each <1 ppm. It is intended for optical glass and laser crystal material research.
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Customization & Ordering
Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request. Please include the required particle size, quantity, and packaging when requesting a quotation.
Key Features and Advantages
- Purity: 99.99%.
- Iron content: <3 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti: <1 ppm each.
- Loss on ignition: 0.36%.
APPLICATION SCOPE: optical glass and laser crystal material research.
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
Contact our engineering team for technical support or official institutional quotations.
Store in a dry, inert atmosphere to prevent moisture absorption and potential hydrolysis. Avoid exposure to strong acids or oxidizing agents to prevent hazardous reactions.
- Moisture Sensitivity: The powder may absorb atmospheric moisture, requiring storage in sealed containers with desiccant or under dry inert gas.
- Chemical Compatibility: Contact with strong acids can release toxic hydrogen fluoride gas, necessitating strict avoidance of such environments.
Use in a fume hood or glovebox to minimize inhalation of fine particles. Dispense only the required amount to reduce waste and contamination risk.
Required Equipment: Fume hood or glovebox, Anti-static spatula, Sealed container with desiccant
- Prepare workspace
Set up the fume hood or glovebox with all required tools and a clean, dry receiving container. - Open storage container
Open the sealed container inside the controlled environment to prevent moisture ingress. - Dispense powder
Use an anti-static spatula to transfer the required amount of powder into the receiving container. - Reseal storage container
Immediately reseal the original container with desiccant to maintain dryness for future use. - Clean tools
Wipe the spatula and work surfaces with a dry lint-free cloth to avoid cross-contamination.
How do the trace metal purity specifications of Atomfair LaF₃ powder support optical glass and laser crystal research?
Atomfair lanthanum fluoride is supplied at 99.99% purity with iron content below 3 ppm and cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium each below 1 ppm. These low transition-metal impurity ceilings are directly relevant for researchers evaluating starting materials for optical glass and laser crystal material research, where trace contaminants can influence optical quality. Loss on ignition is stated as 0.36%, providing an additional batch-level purity indicator.
Can Atomfair LaF₃ powder be supplied with custom particle sizes for specific experimental setups?
Yes, custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request. The required particle size, quantity, and packaging should be specified when requesting a quotation so the powder can be matched to the intended optical glass or laser crystal research workflow.
What batch-specific documentation is available for Atomfair lanthanum fluoride powder?
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. This allows researchers and procurement teams to verify the stated purity and impurity limits before committing the material to experimental use.
Atomfair Lanthanum Fluoride Powder (LaF₃) at 99.99% purity with trace metal limits (Fe <3 ppm, Co/Ni/Cu/Cd/Cr/Ti <1 ppm each) and a loss on ignition of 0.36% is evaluated for optical glass and laser crystal research, where low transition-metal contamination is critical for minimizing absorption losses and maintaining dopant efficiency.
Positive
- High purity with low transition metals: 99.99% purity with Fe <3 ppm and Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ti each <1 ppm minimizes parasitic absorption and fluorescence quenching in optical and laser applications.
- Custom particle size down to 1 μm: Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm enable tailored sintering behavior and homogeneous dispersion in composite or thin-film fabrication for research-scale optimization.
Trade-offs
- Loss on ignition of 0.36%: A loss on ignition of 0.36% indicates residual moisture or volatile species that may require pre-drying or controlled atmosphere handling to avoid batch variability in sensitive optical or crystal-growth processes.
- Custom particle size requires lead time: Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are made to order, requiring advance specification and lead time, which may delay experimental timelines compared to off-the-shelf standard distributions.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
