Fluorination of LREH-NO3− nanosheets with NH4F has led to four types of rare-earth fluorides.
Chemical composition of the product is dependent on the NH4F/RE molar ratio used for fluorination.
Calcining ammonium fluorolanthanate at 450 °C produces REF3 nanocrystals.
Luminescence of the fluorides has been correlated with crystal structure and chemical bonding.