Name | Lutetium (III) oxide |
Synonyms | oxygen(-2) anion lutetium(+3) cation Lutetium (III) oxide LutetiumoxideREOPuratrem LutetiumoxideREOwhitepowder Lutetium(III) oxide, REM 50ppm Lutetium(III) oxide powder (Lu2O3) Lutetium(III) oxide, REacton?, (REO) Lutetium(III) oxide, Rare Earth Oxides Content |
CAS | 12032-20-1 |
EINECS | 234-764-3 |
InChI | InChI=1/2Lu.3O/rLu2O3/c3-1-5-2-4 |
Molecular Formula | Lu2O3 |
Molar Mass | 397.93 |
Density | 9.42g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 2487°C |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
Appearance | White powder |
Specific Gravity | 9.42 |
Color | White |
Merck | 14,5615 |
Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Refractive Index | 1.93 (532 nm) |
MDL | MFCD00011100 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Character white powder. melting point 2467 ℃ relative density 9.42 solubility insoluble in water, soluble in acid. |
Use | Used as an additive for magnetic materials, phosphors, and neutron activation analysis |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
UN IDs | UN 3264 8/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28469000 |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Application | Lutetium oxide is used to make magnetic materials, optical glass, ceramic colorants, laser materials, luminescent materials, and electronic materials. Lutetium oxide-based transparent ceramic material will play an important role in the future digital ray imaging technology system, especially suitable for static digital imaging and fluorescence inspection applications, and is also a new type of polycrystalline laser working medium. |
toxicity | see cerium oxide products. |
Use | Used as an additive for magnetic materials and phosphors, and used for neutron activation analysis Mainly used as an additive element for yttrium iron and yttrium aluminum garnet and active material for phosphors. It is also used to make special alloys. scientific research reagents, biochemical research in the presence of potassium chlorate, a new type of AB2O4 phase LuPd2O4 is formed from Lu2O3 and PdO under high temperature and high pressure conditions. this substance has potential application in superconducting materials and is also of great significance to geochemistry. Used in electronics industry and scientific research. Optical glass, electronic components, magnetic materials, etc. Mainly used as an additive for yttrium iron and yttrium aluminum garnet and an active material for phosphors, and also used to make special alloys. |
production method | extraction method uses about 4% mixed rare earth containing Y2O 350% and CeO2 obtained by decomposing brown yttrium niobium ore, and rare earth nitrate solution excluding cerium as raw material. yttrium-rich rare earth is extracted and grouped by N263-LiNO3 system, and then dissolved in acid. N263-heavy solvent-NH4scN system extraction to extract pure yttrium, the raffinate is yttrium-rich rare earth, thulium, ytterbium, and lutetium heavy rare earth enter the organic phase, and then extract the thulium lutetium by N263-heavy solvent, and use the Gansu Rare Earth Hydrochloric Acid Company Back extraction makes thulium ytterbium enter the water phase, after separation, further use hydrochloric acid back extraction to make lutetium enter the water phase, and then precipitate, filter, and. Its Lu2(C2O4)3 → Lu2O3 3CO2 3CO |