Description

Lutetium Arsenide is an inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth arsenide family. This material is valued for its distinct semiconducting and optoelectronic properties, making it a critical component in advanced research and high-tech manufacturing. It is primarily utilized in sectors such as semiconductor research, infrared optics, and specialized catalysis. Our supply ensures high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for demanding industrial and research applications.

Application

• Semiconductor Research & Development: Used as a precursor or dopant material in the study and fabrication of novel III-V and compound semiconductors.
• Infrared (IR) Optical Materials: Employed in the development of lenses, windows, and coatings for IR sensing and imaging systems due to its specific transmission properties.
• Specialized Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in specific organic synthesis and petrochemical processes requiring rare earth elements.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Materials: Serves as a host material or dopant in the synthesis of specialized phosphors for lighting and display technologies.
• Thin Film Deposition: Used as a target material in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to create functional thin films for electronics.
• Solid-State Physics Research: A key material for investigating magnetic, electrical, and thermal properties of rare earth compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Arsenide
CAS No.	12005-94-6
Molecular Formula	AsLu
Molecular Weight	256.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Arsenic lutetium; Lutetium monoarsenide; Lutetium(III) arsenide; LuAs; Lutetium arsenide (LuAs)
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Quality Control

Our Lutetium Arsenide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and physical consistency. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline pieces or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern
Purity (LuAs basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% & 99.999% available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 500 ppm
Particle Size (Custom)	Available upon request (-100 mesh, -325 mesh, etc.)

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