Lutetium

Introduction to Lutetium

Lutetium is one of the rarest elements in the Earth's crust, making it both precious and technologically significant. Despite its scarcity, its unique properties—such as a high melting point, strong density, and the availability of stable isotopes—make it a valuable asset in advanced fields.

While not widely used in large-scale commercial applications, lutetium plays a critical role in nuclear measurement, PET scanning, catalysis, and scientific research. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) offers a reliable source of high-purity lutetium products, tailored for research institutions, medical technology providers, and advanced manufacturing needs.

Read more: Lutetium: Element Properties and Uses

Lutetium Product Categories

At SAM, we supply high-purity lutetium in various metallic, compound, and evaporation-ready forms to support specialised industrial and scientific applications.

Lutetium Metal

• Forms: Powder, ingot, sputtering target, custom shapes

• Purity: 3N–4N

Applications: Used in research, neutron detection, and high-performance alloy development.

Lutetium Compounds

• Lutetium Oxide (Lu₂O₃) – 4N–5N

• Lutetium Nitrate (Lu(NO₃)₃) – 3N–4N

• Lutetium Chloride (LuCl₃) – 3N–4N

• Lutetium Fluoride (LuF₃) – 3N–4N

• Lutetium Acetate ((CH₃CO₂)₃Lu) – 3N–4N

• Lutetium Carbonate (Lu₂(CO₃)₃) – 3N–4N

• Lutetium Sulfate (Lu₂(SO₄)₃) – 3N–4N

Applications: Used in ceramics, phosphors, laser materials, and analytical chemistry.

Lutetium Evaporation Materials

• Forms: Lutetium metal, Lutetium oxide

• Purity: 3N–4N

Applications: Used in thin-film deposition for optics, semiconductors, and energy-related technologies.

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Key Properties of Lutetium

• Rarity & Density: Lutetium is the rarest and densest of the lanthanides.

• High Melting Point: Suitable for extreme-temperature applications.

• Stable Isotopes: Ideal for nuclear science and radiometric dating.

• Catalytic Behaviour: Used as a catalyst in petrochemical cracking and specialised organic reactions.

Applications of Lutetium

• Geochronology: Lutetium-176 is used in age dating of meteorites and minerals, as well as in neutron detectors.

• Medical Imaging: Lutetium-based compounds such as Lu-177 are used in PET scans and cancer therapies.

• Ceramic & Glass Engineering: Lu compounds are employed to produce phosphors, laser materials, and radiation detectors.

• Scientific Research: Valued in spectroscopy, magnetism studies, and material analysis.

Why Choose SAM Lutetium Products?

• Purity & Consistency: Our lutetium materials meet high-purity standards (3N–5N), ensuring consistent results in sensitive applications.

• Technical Support: Backed by expert knowledge in rare earth elements, we assist you in selecting the right material for your needs.

• Custom Supply: We provide a range of formats and can meet custom specifications.

• Global Logistics: Reliable and timely shipping to customers worldwide.

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