LaH₃ is a metal hydride compound in the lanthanide hydride family, where lanthanum combines with hydrogen to form an ionic/covalent hybrid structure. This material is primarily of research interest for hydrogen storage, energy conversion, and solid-state physics applications, rather than established industrial production. LaH₃ and related rare-earth hydrides are investigated for their potential in next-generation hydrogen economy technologies, as well as for fundamental studies of metal-hydrogen interactions and electronic properties in the lanthanide series.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6470 | eV/atom | — |