| Identification | |
| Name: | Lutetium oxide (Lu2O3) |
| Synonyms: | Dilutetiumtrioxide;Lutetia;Lutetium oxide;Lutetium sesquioxide;Lutetium trioxide;Lutetium(3+) oxide;Lutetium(III) oxide; |
| CAS: | 12032-20-1 |
| EINECS: | 234-764-3 |
| Molecular Formula: | Lu2O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 397.93 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/2Lu.3O/q2*+3;3*-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3264 8/PG 3 |
| Density: | 9.42 |
| Water Solubility: | Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids |
| Solubility: | Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids |
| Appearance: | White |
| Specification: |
? Lutetium oxide (12032-20-1)?is a lanthanide oxide with appearance of white solid. It ?is a cubic compound of lutetium, also known as?Lutetium oxide (Lu2O3),?Lutetium(III) oxide . Lutetium oxide (12032-20-1) is an important raw material for laser crystals. It is used as a catalyst in cracking, alkylation, hydrogenation, and polymerization. It also has specialized uses in ceramics, glass, phosphors, and lasers.?It is?discovered by Karl Auer and America and Charles James, both from Germany. |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi: Irritant
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