Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder Data Sheet

Color:	Purple
Chemical Formula:	LaB6
Purity:	99.5% – 99.99%
CAS:	12008-21-8
Shape:	Irregular

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder Description

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder, also known as LaB6 or lanthanum boride, features a stable cubic crystal structure and excellent electron emission properties. Its unique physical characteristics make it an essential material in advanced industries such as aerospace defense systems, electron beam devices, energy-saving coatings, and precision instrumentation. With its distinct purple hue and high performance under vacuum or high-temperature conditions, it supports both industrial-scale manufacturing and cutting-edge scientific research.

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder Specifications

Product	Average Particle Size (D50)		Purity (%)	O (%)	N (%)	C (%)	B (%)
HM-LaB6-1	30-50 nm		>99.0	—	—	—	30.5~31.8
HM-LaB6-2	1.0-3.0 μm		>99.5	≤0.8	≤0.10	≤0.05	30.5~31.8
HM-LaB6-3	-325 mesh		>99.9	≤0.5	≤0.05	≤0.05	30.5~31.8

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder Chemical Compositions

Impurity Composition (%)
Element	Max Value	Typical Value	Element	Max Value	Typical Value	Element	Max Value	Typical Value
Al	0.0010	0.0005	Fe	0.0500	0.0300	P	0.0010	0.0005
As	0.0010	0.0005	K	0.0020	0.0010	Pb	0.0003	0.0001
Bi	0.0003	0.0001	Mg	0.0020	0.0010	S	0.0010	0.0005
Ca	0.0015	0.0006	Mn	0.0010	0.0005	Sb	0.0020	0.0010
Cd	0.0005	0.0001	Mo	0.0030	0.0015	Si	0.0050	0.0030
Co	0.0005	0.0001	Na	0.0020	0.0005	Sn	0.0003	0.0001
Cr	0.0050	0.0020	Ni	0.0050	0.0030	Ti	0.0050	0.0020
Cu	0.0003	0.0001	Nb	0.0030	0.0010	V	0.0050	0.0010

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder SEM

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder Features

• Excellent Electrical Conductivity: Supports stable electron flow, ideal for emission and conductive applications.
• Low Evaporation Rate at High Temperatures: Maintains performance and structural integrity under extreme heat.
• High Emission Current Density: Efficient electron emitter, widely used in thermionic cathodes and electron beam devices.
• Strong Thermal and Chemical Stability: Remains stable in harsh environments, resistant to most acids and oxidation at room temperature.
• Effective Near-Infrared Absorption and Scattering: Useful in thermal shielding and solar energy control applications.

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder Applications

• Thermionic Emission Devices: Widely used in electron guns, ion beam sources, magnetron controllers, and accelerator cathodes due to their high emission efficiency.
• Infrared-Blocking Coatings: Applied to polyethylene films to block near-infrared radiation while maintaining visible light transparency.
• Nano-Coatings for Architectural Glass: Serves as a functional layer in window coatings to improve energy efficiency and reduce heat transfer.
• Energy-Saving Insulation Materials: Used in the development of advanced thermal insulation products for buildings and vehicles.
• High-Temperature Electronic Components: Suitable for use in aerospace and defense technologies requiring materials that perform under extreme thermal and vacuum conditions.

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder Packaging

Lanthanum Hexaboride Powder is carefully placed in wooden cases or cartons with additional support from soft materials to prevent any shifting during transportation. This packaging method guarantees the integrity of the products throughout the delivery process.