Lutetium metal | Lu ingots | CAS 7439-94-3 | Rare earth material

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Lutetium metal is often used as catalysts in petroleum cracking in refineries and used in alkylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization applications. Some lutetium compounds also have specific uses.

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Brief introduction
Product name: Lutetium
Formula: Lu
CAS No.: 7439-94-3
Molecular Weight: 174.97
Density: 9.840 gm/cc
Melting point: 1652 °C
Appearance: Silvery grey
Shape: Silvery lump pieces, ingots, rod, foil, wire, etc.
Package: 50kg/drum or as you required

Specification

Grade	99.99%D	99.99%	99.9%	99%
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Lu/TREM (% min.)	99.99	99.99	99.9	99.9
TREM (% min.)	99.9	99.5	99	81
Rare Earth Impurities	ppm max.	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
Eu/TREM Gd/TREM Tb/TREM Dy/TREM Ho/TREM Er/TREM Tm/TREM Yb/TREM Y/TREM	10 10 20 20 20 50 50 50 30	10 10 20 20 20 50 50 50 30	0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.03 0.03 0.05	Totally 1.0
Non-Rare Earth Impurities	ppm max.	ppm max.	% max.	% max.
Fe Si Ca Al Mg W Ta O C Cl	200 50 100 50 50 500 50 300 100 50	500 100 500 100 100 500 100 1000 100 100	0.15 0.03 0.05 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.15 0.01 0.01	0.15 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.05 0.2 0.03 0.02

Application

Nuclear Medicine: Lutetium-177 is a radioactive isotope of lutetium that is widely used in targeted radionuclide therapy for cancer. Lutetium-177 is effective in treating neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer by delivering localized radiation to cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This application highlights the importance of lutetium in advancing cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes.
Catalysts in the petrochemical industry: Lutetium can be used as a catalyst for various chemical reactions, especially in the petrochemical industry. Lutetium-based catalysts can improve the efficiency of processes such as hydrocracking and isomerization, thereby increasing the yield of valuable hydrocarbons. This application is crucial for optimizing fuel production and refining processes.
Phosphors and Display Technology: Lutetium compounds, especially lutetium oxide (Lu2O3), are used to produce phosphors for lighting and display technology. Lutetium-doped materials emit light when excited, making them suitable for use in LEDs and other display systems. This application contributes to the advancement of energy-efficient lighting and improved color quality in electronic displays.
Alloying agent: Lutetium is used as an alloying agent for various metals to improve their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It is often added to nickel and other rare earth alloys to increase their strength and thermal stability. These lutetium-containing alloys are used in aerospace, electronics, and other high-performance applications where reliability and durability are critical.