Lutetium Oxide Synonyms:

dilutetium trioxide, lutetium(III) oxide, Lu2O3, lutetium oxide powder, CAS# 12032-20-1,

Lutetium Oxide Formula:

Lu₂O₃

Lutetium Oxide Description:

a) It is insoluble in water but soluble in all common acids

b) Lutetium(III) oxide, a white solid, is a cubic compound of lutetium sometimes used in the preparation of specialty glasses. It is also called lutecia. It is a lanthanide oxide.

Lutetium Oxide Typical Chemical Properties Available:

99.9%, 99.99% and 99.999%

Lutetium Oxide Typical Physical Properties Available:

Sintered pieces, targets, and 45 microns by down powder

Lutetium Oxide Nominal Physical Constants:

Molecular Weight (g/mol.)
 397.932
 
Density (g/cm3)
 9.420
 
Melting Point (°C)
 2487

Boiling Point (°C)
 3980
 
Appearance
 crystalline solid
 
Solubility In Other Solvents
 moderate
 
Color
 white
 
Crystallography
 cubic crystal
 

Lutetium Oxide Typical Applications:

a) The product of Lu2O3 and PdO (formed at high pressure and temperature in the presence of potassium chlorate) has a potential use in superconducting materials. Lutetium(III) oxide is an important raw material for laser crystals.

b) It also has specialized uses in vacuum deposition, ceramics, glass, phosphors, and lasers. Lutetium(III) Oxide is used as a catalyst in cracking, alkylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization.

Lutetium Oxide Typical Packaging:

Usually to customer specification

Lutetium Oxide TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Listed

Lutetium Oxide CAS Number:

CAS# 12032-20-1