What is Lanthanum Cerium (La-Ce) metal alloy and application?

Lanthanum cerium metal is a rare earth metal with good thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength. Its chemical properties are very active, and it can react with oxidants and reducing agents to generate different oxides and compounds. At the same time, lanthanum cerium metal also has good catalytic performance and optical properties, and has a wide range of applications in chemical engineering, new energy, electronics and other fields.
The appearance of lanthanum cerium metal is silver gray metallic luster block, mainly including triangular block, chocolate block, and rectangular block.

Net weight of triangular block: 500-800g/ingot, purity: ≥ 98.5% La/TREM: 35 ± 3% Ce/TREM: 65 ± 3%

Net weight of chocolate block: 50-100g/ingot Purity: ≥ 98.5% La/TREM: 35 ± 3% Ce/TREM: 65 ± 3%

Net weight of rectangular block: 2-3kg/ingot Purity: ≥ 99% La/TREM: 35 ± 3% Ce/TREM: 65 ± 3%

Application of lanthanum cerium (La-Ce) alloy
Lanthanum-cerium (La-Ce) alloy is a versatile material that has attracted great attention in various industrial applications, especially in the steel industry. Composed primarily of lanthanum and cerium, this unique alloy has properties that enhance the performance and quality of steel products.

One of the main applications of La-Ce alloys is the production of specialty steels. The addition of La-Ce improves the mechanical properties of steel, such as tensile strength and ductility, making it suitable for demanding applications in the construction, automotive and aerospace industries. The alloy acts as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer, helping to refine the steel and reduce impurities, ultimately producing a higher quality end product.

In investment casting, La-Ce alloy plays a vital role in enhancing the fluidity of molten metal. This property is critical for producing complex shapes and parts with high dimensional accuracy. The alloy improves the casting process, resulting in fewer defects and more efficient manufacturing cycles.

In addition, La-Ce alloy is also used in the cerium-iron-boron industry to produce high-performance magnets. These magnets are critical for a variety of electronic devices and renewable energy technologies, such as wind turbines and electric vehicles.

Another important application of La-Ce alloy is hydrogen storage materials. The alloy can efficiently absorb and release hydrogen, making it a promising candidate for energy storage solutions, particularly in the context of clean energy technologies.

Finally, La-Ce alloy is an effective steel additive. Incorporating it into steel formulations improves the overall performance and longevity of the material, making it a valuable asset to the steel industry.

To sum up, the application of lanthanum-cerium (La-Ce) alloy involves many fields, mainly used in the steel industry, special steel production, precision casting, cerium-iron-boron manufacturing, hydrogen storage and as a steel additive. Its unique properties make it an indispensable material in modern industrial processes.
(It is recommended to store under sealed and dry conditions. After being exposed to air for a period of time, this product will form a light yellow green oxide powder on the surface. After using a sandblasting machine or brush to polish the oxide layer clean, it will not affect the effectiveness and use of the product.)

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