Lanthanum Supplier in Malaysia
Lanthanum supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover the elemental rare-earth metal used in specialty alloys, materials development and downstream rare-earth processing. This page covers lanthanum metal, not lanthanum oxide, lanthanum salts or intentionally mixed rare-earth metals.
Commercial requirements may call for high-purity lanthanum in ingot or cut pieces, or an alloying grade prepared in a manageable charging size. Buyers define the grade by lanthanum purity, rare-earth impurity profile, oxygen, surface condition and physical dimensions.
Lanthanum metal is used as an alloying addition and as feedstock for selected hydrogen-storage, battery and specialty materials systems. Laboratory and development users may require smaller pieces for controlled alloy preparation, target production or solid-state research.
Send the required purity, impurity limits, form, dimensions, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, protective packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7439-91-0
- Grade
- high-purity lanthanum metal, alloying-grade lanthanum metal, cut pieces and ingot forms
- Appearance
- silvery-white metal supplied as ingot or cut pieces according to grade
Lanthanum grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-purity lanthanum metal | solid ingot or cut metal pieces | — | Materials research, controlled alloy preparation and specialty processing that define lanthanum purity and individual rare-earth impurity limits. | Confirm the required form and protective packing with the quotation. |
| Alloying-grade lanthanum metal | ingot, lump or cut addition pieces | — | Rare-earth alloy production and metallurgical additions selected by purity, piece size, surface condition and the target alloy specification. | Confirm the required form and protective packing with the quotation. |
| Lanthanum metal cut to handling size | solid pieces prepared to an agreed dimensional range | — | Batch charging and experimental alloy work where manageable piece size and consistent metal composition are more useful than a full ingot. | Confirm the required piece size and protective packing with the quotation. |
How to buy Lanthanum from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Lanthanum
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | elemental lanthanum metal | — |
| CAS number | 7439-91-0 | — |
| Chemical symbol | La | — |
| Commercial form | solid ingot, lump or cut pieces according to grade | — |
| Grade controls | lanthanum purity, total and individual rare-earth impurities, oxygen, surface condition and piece dimensions are confirmed against the required grade | — |
Lanthanum applications
Safety and handling
Keep lanthanum metal dry, tightly closed and protected from air, moisture and incompatible materials using the handling and storage conditions for the quoted form. Follow the grade-specific safety information during cutting, charging and processing.
Common questions about Lanthanum
Is lanthanum metal the same as lanthanum oxide?
No. This page covers elemental lanthanum metal. Lanthanum oxide and other lanthanum salts are separate compounds with different composition, physical form and applications. State the exact chemical identity on the enquiry to prevent substitution between the metal and a compound.
Should I request lanthanum ingot or cut pieces?
Ingot suits users equipped to section and charge larger metal units. Cut pieces suit laboratory, pilot and batch-alloy work that needs a manageable addition size. Send the preferred dimensional range and processing method so the offered form can be matched to the handling requirement.
Which specifications matter when buying lanthanum metal?
Buyers normally define lanthanum purity, total rare-earth content, individual rare-earth impurities, oxygen, surface condition and piece dimensions. Alloy users should also send the finished composition target and any limits that affect the melt or downstream properties.
Is lanthanum the same as a mixed rare-earth metal or mischmetal?
No. Elemental lanthanum is ordered against a defined lanthanum purity, whereas mixed rare-earth metals contain several rare-earth elements in an intentional blend. They can serve different alloy functions and should not be treated as interchangeable materials.
How is lanthanum used in alloy and battery-material production?
Lanthanum is introduced as a controlled component of selected specialty and hydrogen-storage alloys. Its effect depends on the complete alloy composition and process, so the buyer should specify the target chemistry, purity limits and preferred metal form.
Can elemental lanthanum be ordered for a dietary or nutraceutical use?
This page covers lanthanum metal for industrial and research applications, not a finished dietary ingredient. A buyer needing a lanthanum compound or formulated product must identify that separate material and its intended specification explicitly.
What packing and documents can be requested for lanthanum?
Send the required metal form, preferred protective packing and product document requirements with the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial details are confirmed for the specific grade in the quotation.
What is needed for a lanthanum price enquiry in Malaysia?
Send the purity and impurity limits, form and dimensions, application, quantity and delivery location. Include packing and document preferences so the quotation can cover the complete requirement and state its validity period.