Description

Lutetium Trinitrate CAS NO 10099-67-9 is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element lutetium, valued for its role as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is essential for producing specialty phosphors, catalysts, and dopants where precise chemical composition and purity are paramount. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, chemical research, and nuclear medicine sectors.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing high-efficiency, specialized phosphors used in LED lighting, display technologies, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Dopant for Optical Crystals: Used to dope laser crystals (e.g., LuAG, LSO) to modify their optical properties for medical and scientific laser systems.
• Nuclear Medicine: Acts as a starting material in the production of lutetium-177, a vital radioisotope for targeted cancer therapy (radiopharmaceuticals).
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing thin films of lutetium-based oxides in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Analytical & Research Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and academic research projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Trinitrate
CAS No.	10099-67-9
Molecular Formula	Lu(NO3)3•xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous: 360.98 g/mol)
Synonyms	Lutetium(III) nitrate; Lutetium nitrate; Nitric acid, lutetium(3+) salt; Lutetium trinitrate hydrate; Lu(NO3)3; Lutetium nitrate hexahydrate; Lutetium nitrate pentahydrate; Rare earth nitrate
EINECS	233-237-0

Quality Control

Our Lutetium Trinitrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and potential caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lu2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.9%
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% total

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.