What is another word for lanthanum carbonate?
Pronunciation: [lˈanθanəm kˈɑːbənˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Lanthanum carbonate is a chemical compound commonly used in the production of ceramic capacitors, as well as in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia, a condition associated with chronic kidney disease. Synonyms for this compound include lanthanum sesquicarbonate, lanthanum(III) carbonate, and lanthanum tricarbonate. Other related compounds include cerium carbonate, praseodymium carbonate, and neodymium carbonate. Lanthanum carbonate is also sometimes referred to by its chemical formula, La2(CO3)3. In addition to its industrial and medical uses, this compound is also of scientific interest due to its unique electronic properties, as well as its potential applications in the development of new materials and devices.
