Lutetium metal is rare earth of silver color and hexagonal crystal, which is soft and ductile. It is strongest and densest metal among all rare earth elements. Its applications are mainly for researches. There are two production methods, reduction method and distillation method. The distillation method get dendritic lutetium. Lutetium can process into powder, foil, sheet, wire, slug, ingot or sputtering target.
Lutetium Metal
Lu/REM 99%
REM 99.9%
Lutetium ingot is of REM 99.99%. Lutetium powder is of REM 99.9% and particle size -100mesh, -200mesh.
| CAS No.:7439-94-3 | EINECS No.:231-103-0 | Molecular Formula:Lu | Molecular Weight:174.97 |
| Melting Point:1663℃ | Boiling Point:3395℃ | Density:9.840 |
Applications
Lutetium metal has a wide range of applications across various fields, including:
- Catalysts: Lutetium is utilized in catalytic converters and other chemical processes, enhancing reaction efficiency and selectivity.
- Medical Imaging: Lutetium is employed in the production of lutetium-177, a radioisotope used in targeted cancer therapies and diagnostic imaging.
- Electronics: Due to its unique properties, lutetium is used in phosphors for LED technology, contributing to improved brightness and efficiency.
- Nuclear Applications: Lutetium is also valuable in nuclear reactors and research, where it can act as neutron capture material.