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LA1409 Lanthanum Boride Powder, LaB6 Powder

Catalog No. LA1409
Molecular Formula LaB6
Molecular Weight 203.78
Appearance Purple
Melting Point 2210 °C
Density 4.72 g/cm3
Solubility in Water Insoluble
Crystal Structure Cubic

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LA1409 Lanthanum Boride Powder, LaB6 Powder

LaB6 Powder Description

Lanthanum Boride Powder (LaB6) is a high-performance ceramic material known for its exceptional properties, including:

High Melting Point: 2210°C, enabling usage in high-temperature applications.
Outstanding Electron Emissivity: Among the highest known, ideal for thermionic emission.
Cubic Crystal Structure: Provides excellent thermal and mechanical stability.
Insolubility: Stable in water and hydrochloric acid, making it highly durable in challenging environments.

These characteristics make LaB6 a preferred material for advanced applications in electron beam technologies, plasma devices, and material calibration.

LaB6 Powder Specifications

Product	Lanthanum Hexaboride	Structure	Polycrystalline
Symbol	LaB6	Thermal Conductive	47 W/mK (20℃)
Cas No.	12008-21-8	Thermal Expansion	6.2 10^-6K^-1 (20-900℃)
Atomic Mass	203.78 g/mol	Electrical Resistance	ca.15 μΩ cm (20℃)
Density	4.72 g/cm³	Electrical Conductive	6.65×10⁴S/cm (20℃)
Melting Point	2528 K	Current Density	150 A/cm2 (1950℃)
Hardness	87.5 RA	Electron Emissivity	2.6 eV
Flexure Strength (σ)	200 Mpa	Fracture toughness (Kic)	3.0 MN/m³/2

Custom particle sizes and specifications are available upon request.

LaB6 Powder Applications

Thermionic Emission: Fabrication of hot cathodes for electron tubes, ion beams, and gas pedals.
Plasma and Vacuum Technologies: Used in PECVD systems, vacuum electron beam welding machines, and electron beam lithography.
Imaging and Microscopy: Essential in SEM, TEM, and surface analysis devices for precise imaging.
Infrared and Optical Coatings: Applied as a coating for infrared filtering and optical devices.
Material Calibration: Used as a size/strain standard in X-ray powder diffraction for instrument calibration.

Packing and Storage

Advanced Ceramic Materials (ACM) ensures secure packaging and proper storage for all Lanthanum Boride Powder products:

Standard Sizes: 5g, 25g, 100g, 500g, or customized upon request.
Vacuum-Sealed Packaging: Maintains product purity and prevents contamination.

Store in a dry, cool environment, away from prolonged air exposure to ensure long-term quality.

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