Lutetium Oxide Lu2O3

Product Properties

Product: Lutetium Oxide
Formula: Lu2O3
Purity:99.9999%(6N) ,99.999%(5N), 99.99%(4N),99.9%(3N) ( Lu2O3/REO)
CAS No.: 12032-20-1
Molecular Weight: 397.94
Density: 9.42 g/cm3
Melting point: 2,490° C
Appearance: White powder

Specification of Lutetium Oxide 

 
Product Name     Lutetium Oxide
Lu2O3 /TREO (% min.) 99.9999 99.999 99.99 99.9
TREO (% min.) 99.9 99 99 99
Loss On Ignition (% max.) 0.5 0.5 1 1
Rare Earth Impurities ppm max. ppm max. ppm max. % max.
Tb4O7/TREO
Dy2O3/TREO
Ho2O3/TREO
Er2O3/TREO 
Tm2O3/TREO
Yb2O3/TREO
Y2O3/TREO		 0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.2		 1
1
1
5
5
3
2		 5
5
10
25
25
50
11		 0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.012
0.05
0.031
Non-Rare Earth Impurities ppm max. ppm max. ppm max. % max.
Fe2O3
SiO2
CaO
Cl-
NiO
ZnO
PbO		 1
10
10
30
1
1
1		 3
30
50
100
2
3
2		 5
50
100
200
5
10
5		 0.001
0.11
0.02
0.032
0.001
0.001
0.001

 

Application of Lutetium Oxide

  • High-Refraction Optical Glass: Lutetium oxide is used to make special glass that bends light more than regular glass does. This is super helpful in making high-quality lenses for cameras, telescopes, and binoculars, allowing them to see clearer and further.

  • Catalysts: Just like a little bit of magic that helps things along, lutetium oxide can speed up chemical reactions without being used up itself. This makes it valuable in the chemical industry for making various products.

  • Phosphors and Lasers: It has a role in making materials that glow (phosphors) when hit by electrons or ultraviolet light. These materials are used in screens, like those in TVs and computer monitors, to create vivid colors. Additionally, lutetium oxide is used in certain types of lasers that have applications in medical devices, manufacturing, and research.

  • Electronics and Semiconductors: In the world of tiny circuits and chips that power our gadgets, lutetium oxide is used to improve the performance of semiconductor devices. It can help make electronic devices more efficient and reliable.