Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts

Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts

Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts

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Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts
Lanthanum Hexaboride custom parts are precision-engineered components made from LaB6, a high-performance ceramic known for its exceptional electron emission, high thermal stability, and low work function. These parts are widely used in advanced electron beam systems, cathodes, and high-temperature vacuum applications where durability, efficiency, and purity are critical. Custom shapes and sizes can be manufactured to meet specific requirements for research labs, semiconductor equipment, and scientific instruments. We can supply high-quality Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts with various specifications and competitive prices, offering customized solutions to meet specific requirements.

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Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts Data Sheet

Color:Purple
Chemical Formula:LaB6
Dimension:Customized according to specific drawings

Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts Description

Lanthanum Hexaboride custom parts are crafted for applications that demand superior electron emission, thermal endurance, and vacuum compatibility. These LaB6-based components can be fabricated into rods, filaments, tips, and complex geometries to support use in electron microscopes, ion beam sources, and space-grade thermionic devices. Their high purity, resistance to degradation under extreme heat, and consistent performance make them a reliable solution for next-generation electronic and scientific systems.

Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts Chemical Compositions

LaB6 Purity: 99%, 99.9%, 99.9995%, B(% min.): 31%
Rare Earth ImpuritiesNon-RE Impurities
Ce<120ppmFe<250ppm
Pr<150ppmSi<100ppm
Nd<180ppmCa<90ppm
Sm<112ppmC<300ppm
Y<250ppmMg<100ppm
Ti<100ppm

Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts Features

  • High Electron Emission Efficiency: LaB₆ offers a low work function (~2.4 eV), allowing stable and efficient thermionic emission at lower temperatures compared to traditional materials.
  • Excellent Thermal Stability: Maintains structural integrity and performance at operating temperatures up to 1800 °C in vacuum or inert environments.
  • Customizable Shapes and Sizes: Can be machined or sintered into complex geometries such as rods, filaments, discs, or cathode assemblies based on specific equipment needs.
  • High Purity and Vacuum Compatibility: Engineered for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems with low outgassing and minimal contamination risks, ensuring consistent performance.
  • Superior Durability and Longevity: Withstands extended use in demanding environments, reducing maintenance frequency and operating costs in high-precision systems.

Lanthanum Hexaboride Custom Parts Applications

  • Electron Beam Sources: Used as cathodes in scanning electron microscopes (SEM), transmission electron microscopes (TEM), and electron beam lithography systems.
  • Thermionic Emitters: Ideal for ion propulsion systems and thermionic converters in aerospace and energy conversion technologies.
  • Vacuum Coating Systems: Supports high-temperature thermal evaporation and sputtering processes in semiconductor and optics manufacturing.
  • Plasma Generation Equipment: Operates reliably as an emission source in plasma-based etching and deposition tools for microelectronics.
  • Scientific Research Instruments: Employed in high-energy physics experiments, X-ray sources, and analytical devices requiring high-brightness, stable emission.

Lanthanum Hexaboride Ceramic Properties

PropertyTypical Value
Density~4.7 g/cm³
Hardness (Vickers)~1600 HV
Young’s Modulus~300 GPa
Fracture Toughness~2.5 MPa·m^0.5
Flexural Strength~200 MPa

PropertyTypical Value
Melting Point~2528 °C
Thermal Conductivity~40 W/m·K
Thermal Expansion Coefficient~4.4 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Specific Heat Capacity~0.36 J/g·K
Maximum Operating Temperature~1700 °C

PropertyTypical Value
Electrical Conductivity~1.0 × 10⁵ S/m
Electrical Resistivity~10⁻⁵ to 10⁻⁴ Ω·m
Work Function~2.4 eV
Dielectric Constant (at 1 MHz)~10–15
Electron Emission Current Density>10 A/cm² (at 1700 K)

Lanthanum Hexaboride Ceramic Material Machining

Lanthanum Hexaboride Ceramic Material Machining-

Lanthanum Hexaboride (LaB6) Ceramic is a specialized material prized for its excellent thermionic emission, high melting point, and chemical stability. These properties make it essential in electron emission applications but also pose challenges in machining due to its hardness and brittleness. Key machining considerations include:

  • Cutting: Precision diamond-coated tools or laser cutting methods are necessary to achieve clean edges while preventing microcracks and surface damage.
  • Grinding: Fine diamond grinding wheels provide the accuracy needed to maintain dimensional tolerances and surface smoothness, particularly for intricate or small components.
  • Drilling: Ultrasonic or abrasive waterjet machining techniques are often used to create precise holes and features without inducing thermal stress or cracking.
  • Surface Finishing: Polishing processes improve surface quality, reduce electron scattering, and enhance emission efficiency, which is critical for high-performance cathode applications.

Lanthanum Hexaboride Ceramic Packaging

Lanthanum hexaboride ceramic products are typically packaged in vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moisture or contamination and wrapped with foam to cushion vibrations and impacts during transport, ensuring the quality of products in their original condition.

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Get A Quote

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To customize your lanthanum hexaboride custom parts, please provide the following details:

  1. Dimensions: Specify the diameter, length, width, height, and other parameters.
  2. Shapes: Specify the details about the part’s shape.
  3. Purity of the material
  4. Tolerances: Specify the tolerances you can apcept.
  5. Surface Finish: polished, rough, etc.
  6. Quantity of the products you need
  7. Alternatively, you can provide a drawing with your specifications.

Once we have these details, we can provide you with a quote within 24 hours.

We carry a wide variety of lanthanum hexaboride ceramic products in stock, and for these, there is generally no minimum order requirement. However, for custom orders, we typically set a minimum order value of $200. The lead time for stock items is usually 1-2 weeks, while custom orders usually take 3-4 weeks, depending on the specifics of the order.

Lanthanum hexaboride custom parts are mainly used in high-temperature electron emission applications, such as cathodes for SEMs, thermionic emitters, and vacuum systems where stable and efficient electron output is essential.

Lanthanum hexaboride custom parts offer lower work function and superior thermal stability, which leads to more efficient electron emission and longer operational life compared to conventional emitters like tungsten or tantalum.


Advanced Ceramic Hub, established in 2016 in Colorado, USA, is a specialized supplier and manufacturer of lanthanum hexaboride ceramic products. With extensive expertise in supply and export, we offer competitive pricing and customized solutions tailored to specific requirements, ensuring outstanding quality and customer satisfaction. As a professional provider of ceramics, refractory metals, specialty alloys, spherical powders, and various advanced materials, we serve the research, development, and large-scale industrial production needs of the scientific and industrial sectors.

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