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The lanthanides consist of elements in the f-block of the sixth period in the periodic table. Although these metals can be viewed as transition metals, they have properties that distinguish them from the rest of the elements. The lanthanides have many similar characteristics. These characteristics include the following:

• Similarity in physical properties throughout the series;
• Adopting a predominantly +3 oxidation state. Usually found in crystalline compounds. They may also have an oxidation state of +2 or +4;
• Adoption of coordination numbers greater than 6 (usually 8-9) in compounds;
• A tendency for the coordination number to decrease along the row. Preference for more electronegative elements (e.g., O or F)
• Very small crystal-field effects;
• Little ligand dependence: ionic complexes undergo rapid ligand exchange.

All lanthanides have a silvery luster, but dim quickly in air, especially Ce, La, and Eu. These elements react readily with water, and this reaction can go very quickly when heated. Evek GmbH offers lanthanides for sale. The price is from the manufacturer. The supplier provides prompt delivery of products to any address.

General properties of lanthanides

• Readily oxidized in humid air;
• Readily soluble in acids;
• Reacts with oxygen slowly at room temperature, but they can ignite at about 150...200 °C;
• Reacts with halogens, sulfur, hydrogen, carbon and nitrogen when heated.

Pure lanthanides are of little practical value. However, alloys of these metals are used in metallurgy because of their strong reducing abilities. Lanthanides can also be used to coat ceramic ware and to improve the intensity and color balance of arc lamps. Hydrides of these metals can be used as diluents in nuclear fields and components that modify the structural alloy of reactors.

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