Uses of Lanthanum and Cerium

Lanthanum

Cerium

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Uses

It has no commercial uses, but its alloys are in high demand. Lanthanum and Nickel alloy is used for the hydrogen gas storage.
The best-known use for mischmetal alloy of Lanthanum is; as a ‘flints’ for cigarette lighters.

Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys, Mirror Manufacturing

Low Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.08 p.p.m.

Its compound Cerium (Ill) Oxide is used as a catalyst; it is put inside the walls of the oven as it prevents from the buildup of cooking residues.

Chemical Industry

Medical Research

Alloys

Moderately Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

2.70 p.p.m.

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