Uses of Lanthanum

Lanthanum

Uses

Uses & Benefits

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.

Industrial Uses

Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Medical Uses

Other Uses

Alloys, Mirror Manufacturing

Biological Properties

Toxicity

Low Toxic

Present in Human Body

Yes

In Blood

0.00 Blood/mg dm-3 32

In Bone

0.08 p.p.m. 29

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