Application
Lutetium(III) fluoride, a white fine crystalline powder, serves multiple specialized functions, particularly in the creation of laser crystals. It is also extensively utilized in technologies involving ceramics, glass, phosphors, and lasers. Additionally, it acts as a catalyst in several chemical processes such as cracking, alkylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization, proving especially useful in the petrochemical industry for petroleum cracking in refineries. Its stability makes it suitable for diverse applications, including vacuum deposition processes.