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Formula: Lu
Form: Pellet/Lump
Material: Lutetium
CAS Number: 7439-94-3
Commodity: Metals
Purity: 99.9%
Maximum Lump Size: 25mm
Lutetium Pellets are compact forms of the rare-earth element lutetium, notable for their high density, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability, which make them suitable for demanding research and industrial environments. Their structural robustness and unique electronic properties enable use across a range of advanced technologies. Primary application areas include catalysis, optics, and high-temperature materials research, where rare-earth components are indispensable. Specific technologies benefiting from Lutetium Pellets include lutetium-based aluminate phosphors for high-efficiency white LED devices, lutetium(III) acetate phthalocyanines developed as promising photosensitizers in photodynamic cancer therapy, and nonlinear optical systems where lutetium bisphthalocyanine complexes function in optical switches. In research and innovation, Lutetium Pellets contribute to the development of transparent ceramics for scintillation detectors, advanced luminescent materials for optoelectronics, and rare-earth orthophosphates used in high-temperature sensors. The combination of rare-earth versatility, durability, and specialized photonic and catalytic roles makes Lutetium Pellets strategically valuable for both scientific exploration and industrial-scale technological advancements.

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Tolerances

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Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties
Element Value
Atomic number 71
Crystal structure Hexagonal close packed
Electronic structure Xe 4f¹⁴ 5d¹ 6s²
Valences shown 3
Atomic weight( amu ) 174.967
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) 75
Photo-electric work function( eV ) 3.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 175/ 97.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 176/ 2.6
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) 0.173
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 1/ 5.43
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 2/ 13.9
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Material condition Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio 0.223
Bulk modulus( GPa ) 42
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 84
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) 85
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) 68@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K ) 0.1
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) 0.0024@0-100°C
Physical Properties
Element Value
Boiling point( C ) 3395
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 9.842@20°C
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Melting point( C ) 1663
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) 2155
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) 110
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 155@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 16.4@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 12.5@0-400°C

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