Lutetium chloride (LuCl3), also known as lutetium trichloride, is one of the important lutetium compounds. Stanford Materials Corporation (SMC) has been a respected international supplier of rare earth chemicals for over two decades. We supply a wide range of Lutetium products in both pure metal and compound form.
Lutetium chloride (LuCl3), also known as lutetium trichloride, is one of the important lutetium compounds. Compounds of lutetium always contain the element in the oxidation state +3. Aqueous solutions of most lutetium salts are colorless and form white crystalline solids upon drying, except the iodide. Lutetium salts, such as nitrate, sulfate, and acetate are water-soluble while oxide, hydroxide, fluoride, carbonate, phosphate, and oxalate are insoluble in water. Lutetium is silvery-white and is the last element in the rare earth series. However, unlike most rare earth, Lutetium lacks a magnetic moment and is the least naturally abundant element of its series. The mineral monazite is the most common source of commercially produced Lutetium.
Lutetium Chloride (LuCl3) Applications
Used to make laser crystal.
Specialized use in ceramics, glass, phosphors, and lasers.
Catalysts in petroleum cracking in refineries.
Used in alkylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization applications.
Lutetium Chloride (LuCl3) Specifications
Item No.
Description
Purity (REO/TREO)
CL71-3N
Lutetium Chloride TREO: > 45%
99.9%
CL71-4N
Lutetium Chloride TREO: > 45%
99.99%
Lutetium (III) Chloride Packaging
Our lutetium (III) chloride is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
