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Lanthanum is the element that gave the “lanthanide” series its name, and it more than lives up to its foundational status. From purifying emissions to acting as a life-saving medical treatment, Lanthanum is a highly reactive, highly versatile rare earth element that operates quietly behind the scenes of modern industry and healthcare.
As a premier UK supplier of high-purity rare earths, Less Common Metals (LCM) understands the diverse and exacting demands of the chemical, optical and medical sectors. Based in Ellesmere Port, UK, we supply the premium-grade Lanthanum relied upon to produce everything from advanced camera lenses to vital industrial catalysts.
| Composition | Lanthanum Ingot 99.5% |
| Common metallic impurities | Trace metals basis |
| Physical Description | Silvery white ingots up to 100 mm long |
| Analytics | ICP-OES |
| Certificate of analysis | Available upon request |
| Packaging | Packed in sealed polythene bags and supplied in securely sealed metal drums, resistant to the impregnation of water |
Lanthanum is a soft, ductile, silvery-white rare earth metal. It is highly reactive, oxidising rapidly when exposed to air and burning easily when ignited. As it’s so chemically active, it is almost never used in its pure metallic form for structural applications. Instead, its true value lies in its chemical compounds and its ability to drastically alter the properties of other materials.
Lanthanum’s extreme reactivity makes it a chemical powerhouse across multiple sectors:
While magnetic rare earths like Neodymium get the headlines, “light” rare earths like Lanthanum are the absolute bedrock of the chemical and optical industries. As the global push for cleaner fuel standards intensifies, the demand for highly efficient Lanthanum-based petroleum catalysts continues to grow. Thus, making it a critical, high-volume element for the global energy sector.
