Lutetium

Goodfellow's high-purity Lutetium (Lu) products are designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced research and industrial applications. Available in forms such as foil, powder, pellet, and disk, lutetium is valued for its exceptional density and unique optical properties. This rare earth metal exhibits the highest melting point among lanthanides and is known for its paramagnetic behavior. Lutetium finds critical applications in the medical industry, petroleum refining, and electronics manufacturing. It plays a vital role in positron emission tomography (PET) scans as a component of lutetium oxyorthosilicate scintillators, enhancing medical imaging capabilities. In the oil industry, lutetium is used as a catalyst for petroleum cracking, improving fuel production efficiency. Goodfellow's lutetium products support cutting-edge research in areas such as quantum computing and next-generation optical technologies. Their distinctive properties make them indispensable for scientists and engineers advancing materials science, particularly in applications requiring high-density materials and specialized optical characteristics.