Lanthanum oxyfluoride

Lanthanum(III) oxyfluoride is an inorganic compound of lanthanum, fluorine, and oxygen with the chemical formula LaOF.

Synthesis

Several methods of synthesizing LaOF are known:

• Hydrolysis of lanthanum fluoride by superheated steam:

• Decomposition of lanthanum fluoride semihydrate when heated in vacuum:

• Reacting lanthanum oxide with lanthanum fluoride in vacuum:

Uses

The compound is used to produce thin films.

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