CAS 7439-94-3 Lutetium - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

Lutetium foil, 0.5mm (0.02in) thick; CHEBI:33382; Lutetium, foil, thickness 0.125 mm, size 50 x 50 mm, tolerance 0.2; Lutetium, powder, 1g, max. particle size 500 micron, 99.9%; lutecio; Lutetium, ingot, 99.9% trace rare earth metals basis; TRA-0206231; Lutetium, lump, 25 mm max. lump size, weight 2 g, purity 99.9%; Lutetium, foil, size 25 mm x 25 mm x 1 mm, 99.9% trace rare earth metals basis; AKOS015902696;

IUPAC Name

lutetium;

Molecular Weight

174.967g/mol

Molecular Formula

Lu;

Canonical SMILES

[Lu];

InChI

InChI=1S/Lu;

InChI Key

OHSVLFRHMCKCQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

Storage

Flammables area

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

231-103-0

Exact Mass

174.941g/mol

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

174.941g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

0A^2

UNII

5H0DOZ21UJ

Application

Lutetium is a unique element as the final member of the rare earth series, distinguished by its lack of a magnetic moment and its exceptionally small metallic radius. Known for being one of the least abundant Lanthanides, lutetium stands out as an ideal host for x-ray phosphors, owing to its ability to form the densest known white material, Lutetium Tantalate (LuTaO4). This makes it invaluable in the production of LED phosphors as well as in specialized applications such as serving as a dopant to match lattice parameters in substrate garnet crystals, including Indium-Gallium-Garnet (IGG). Furthermore, lutetium isotopes have important scientific roles, including dating meteorites and experimental tumor targeting. The metal's stability allows it to function as a catalyst in petroleum refining processes, contributing to the production of lighter fuel fractions and facilitating chemical reactions like alkylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization. Despite its preparation challenges restricting large-scale use, lutetium's utility extends to enhancing specialty alloys, serving in reactor systems, and being employed in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes for thin film preparation.

December 18, 2024

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