Lanthanum(III) bromide (LaBr3) is an inorganic halide salt of lanthanum. When pure, it is a colorless white powder. The single crystals of LaBr3 are hexagonal crystals with melting point of 783°C. It is highly hygroscopic and water soluble. There are several hydrates, La3Br·X H2O, of the salt also known. It is often used as a source of lanthanum in chemical synthesis, and is being evaluated for use as a scintillation material in certain applications.
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