Lanthanum chloride hydrate is a kind of inorganic compound, the common forms include trihydrate and hexahydrate (LaCl3·6H2O). They are hygroscopic and can absorb water in the air. This compound plays an important role in chemical research and industrial production.
Lanthanum chloride hydrate is outstanding in the field of catalysis and can be used as raw material for petroleum cracking catalysts. They can also be used to produce phosphors and dopants in ceramics, helping to improve the properties of these materials. In addition, lanthanum chloride hydrate is also used as an analytical reagent and raw material for the preparation of lanthanum metal.
