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Heavy Rare Earth Elements
Lutetium
Lutetium is the last element in the lanthanide series and one of the most expensive rare earth elements. It is used in PET scan detectors for medical imaging and petroleum cracking catalysts.
Atomic #
71
Atomic Wt
174.967
CAS #
7439-94-3
Purity
99+%
Available Forms
Oxide
Powder
Ingot
Purity Grades
99.0%
99.9%
Applications
Semiconductor
- ✓Scintillation detectors
Optical & Display
- ✓PET scan detectors
Catalysts
- ✓Petroleum cracking
Technical Specifications
| Melting Point | 1663°C |
| Boiling Point | 3402°C |
| Density | 9.841 g/cm³ |
Storage Requirements
Store with care in inert atmosphere.
Packaging Options
- •500g bottles
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