LANTHANUM CARBONATE

Uses

Lanthanum Carbonate, is raw materials for FCC catalyst, glass, water treatment and medicine of FOSRENOL. Lanthanum-rich Rare Earth Carbonate have been used extensively for cracking reactions in FCC catalysts, especially to manufacture high-octane gasoline from heavy crude oil. Lanthanum Carbonate was approved as a medication (Fosrenol,Shire Pharmaceuticals) to absorb excess phosphatein cases ofend-stage renal failure.

Chemical Properties

white powder(s) [STR93]

Uses

Treatment of hyperphosphatae mia in patients with end stage renal disease.

Uses

Lanthanum Carbonate Hydrate is used as a staring material in lanthanum chemistry. It is used in the medical industry as a phosphate binder.

brand name

Fosrenol (Shire).