Chemistry:Lanthanum oxysulfide

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Lanthanum oxysulfide
Names
Other names
lanthanum(3+); oxygen(2-); sulfide, lanthanum oxide sulfide, dilanthanum dioxide sulphide[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
EC Number
  • 234-750-7
Properties
La2O2S
Molar mass 341.88 g/mol
Appearance yellowish-white crystals
Density 5.77 g/cm3
Related compounds
Related compounds
Gadolinium oxysulfide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Lanthanum oxysulfide is an inorganic compound, a salt of lanthanum and hydrogen sulfide acid, with the formula La2O2S.[2][3]

Synthesis

  • Calcination of lanthanum(III) sulfate in oxygen current at 750 °C:[4]
La
2
(SO
4
)
3
+ O
2
→ La
2
O
3
 · SO
3
+ 2SO
3
  • The resulting product is reduced with hydrogen when heated:
La
2
O
3
 · SO
3
+ 4H
2
→ La
2
O
2
S + 4H
2
O

Physical properties

The compound forms yellowish-white hexagonal crystals.

Uses

The compound is used as a laser host material.[5]

References