Lutetium(III) oxide, REacton™, 99.99% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Lutetium(III) oxide serves as a catalyst in a variety of reactions such as polymerization, hydrogenation and alkylation reactions. It is also used in ceramics and glass. In the production of laser crystals, lutetium(III) oxide finds application as an important starting material. Its luminescent properties, a field of interest for researchers and may find potential application in biological fields.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

12032-20-1

Molecular Formula

Lu2O3

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

397.93

MDL Number

MFCD00011100

InChI Key

UGBIHFMRUDAMBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

lutetium 3+ ; oxygen 2-, lutetium oxide, lutetium iii oxide trace rare earth metals basis 1g, cid159406, einecs 234-764-3, lu2o3, lutetium 3+

IUPAC Name

dilutetium(3+) trioxidandiide

SMILES

[O--].[O--].[O--].[Lu+3].[Lu+3]

Melting Point

2487°C

Color

White

Physical Form

Powder

Quantity

25 g

Assay Percent Range

99.99% (REO)

Solubility Information

Insoluble in water.

Formula Weight

397.94

Odor

Odorless

Sensitivity

Hygroscopic

Density

9.42

Chemical Name or Material

Lutetium(III) oxide, Rare Earth Oxides Content

Hazard Category

H315-H320-H335

Precautionary Statement

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

EINECSNumber

234-764-3

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

Hazard Category

H315-H320-H335

Precautionary Statement

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

EINECSNumber

234-764-3

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only