Lanthanum(III) nitrate

Lanthanum(III) nitrate is any inorganic compound with the chemical formula La(NO3)3·xH2O.

It is used in the extraction and purification of lanthanum from its ores.

[5] The compound decomposes at 499°C to lanthanum oxide, nitric oxide and oxygen.

[3] Lanthanum nitrate is prepared by reacting lanthanum oxide with nitric acid which creates lanthanum(III) nitrate and water.

This inorganic compound–related article is a stub.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuel Instability 2: Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water. E.g. white phosphorus Special hazards (white): no code