RARE EARTH ELEMENTAtomic #71
Lutetium
LuLutetium is the heaviest and hardest of the lanthanides. Its primary application is in PET scan detectors (Lu-176) for cancer diagnosis. It is also used as a catalyst in petroleum refining and in LED phosphors.
Product Specifications
PURITY99.9% – 99.99%
FORMOxide, Metal, Compounds
Physical Properties
Atomic Number71
Atomic Weight174.97 g/mol
Melting Point1663°C
Density9.84 g/cm³
Applications
PET scanners, Catalysts, LED phosphors, Research
Medical Imaging (PET)
Petroleum
LED Technology
Research
Available Grades
Oxide Grade (99.9%)
Crystal Grade (99.99%)
PET Scanner Grade (99.99%)
Key Use Cases
1.PET scanner detectors (LYSO scintillator crystals)
2.Petroleum refining catalyst
3.LED phosphor substrate
4.Research in high-refractive-index glass
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- Essential for PET scan detectors
- Hardest lanthanide
- Catalyst for petroleum cracking
- Stable and dense
Supply Information
MINIMUM ORDER100 g
SOURCING REGIONS
ChinaAustralia
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 13485 Medical
FDA Compliant
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