ABSTRACT
Composition: LaF
Molar mass: 195.901
Density (g cm
K3
): 5.90
The space lattice of LaF
belongs to the tysonite structure.
A single crystal can be grown artificially.
Melting point (8C) 1493
Boiling point (8C) 2327
Hardness 4.5 (Mohs)
Transmittance and Reflectance
The transmittance and reflectance spectra of LaF
are shown in Figure 1.