➤ Regulates the metabolism of calcium, phosphorus and other macro- and microelements.

➤ Due to its antioxidant effect, it activates protective processes in cellular structures

➤ Lanthanum oxide compounds are indispensable in the manufacture of lenses, which are characterized by high optical power.

➤ Excessive amounts cause intoxication.

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➤ La₂(CO₃)₃ is available in the form of 750 mg tablets.

➤ Lanthanum is characterized by adsorption properties, so these compounds are used as sorbent preparations for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

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➤ Long-term reaction of the body in the form of pharyngeal reflex, gastrointestinal disorders and autonomic asthenia.

➤ Chelation therapy can be used as an antidote.

➤ It leads the group of lanthanides, elements with very similar properties.

➤ "Mishmetal is a natural alloy of lanthanum and lanthanides.

➤ At room temperature, La reacts with hydrogen to produce heat.

➤ Molten La is used to extract plutonium from liquid uranium.

➤ La₂O₃ is an optical glass component (Kodak lenses contain 20 to 40% La₂O₃ ).

➤ Czech chemist B. F. Brauner proposed to place lanthanides outside the periodic table.

➤ Sugar beet and lupins have an increased concentration of lanthanides.

➤ Alloys of lanthanides with magnesium are used for the shells of artificial Earth satellites.

➤ The basic acetate La gives a blue colour with I₂ .

➤ The lanthanide mixture is separated by chromatography.