Lutetium (Lu) Metal

Lutetium is a chemical element with the symbol Lu and atomic number 71. It is a silvery-white metal, which resists corrosion in dry air, but not in moist air. Lutetium is the last element in the lanthanide series, and it is traditionally counted among rare-earth. It usually occurs in association with the element yttrium and is sometimes used in metal alloys and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.HM stocks various rare earth materials for electronics, petrochemicals, metallurgy, machinery, energy, environmental protection, agriculture, and other fields. We also offer pure metals and compounds for R&D applications.

• EINECS No.: 231-103-0
• Phase at STP: solid
• Melting point: 1925 K (1652 °C, 3006 °F)
• Boiling point: 3675 K (3402 °C, 6156 °F)
• Density (near r.t.): 9.841 g/cm3
• When liquid (at m.p.): 9.3 g/cm3
• The heat of fusion ca.:22 kJ/mol
• The heat of vaporization: 414 kJ/mol
• Molar heat capacity: 26.86 J/(mol·K)

Lutetium (Lu) Metal Specifications

Related Product: Lutetium (Lu) Sheet/Foil/Disc

Lutetium (Lu) Metal Applications

• Used as an important additive to some specialty alloys.
• Used as catalysts in petroleum cracking in refineries.
• Used in alkylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization applications.
• Used as a phosphor in LED light bulbs.
• Further processed into various shapes of ingots, pieces, wires, foils, slabs, rods, discs, and powder.
• Used for radionuclide therapy (see Nuclear medicine) on neuroendocrine tumors.

Lutetium (Lu) Metal Packing

Lutetium (Lu) Metal products are all vacuum-packed independently. Small-sized products are packaged in cartons, and large-sized products are packaged in wooden boxes. The vacuum-sealed package is 100g/bag, 500g/bag, 1kg/bag, 25kg/box, or as required.