Description

Lutetium Phosphide is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material science and electronics. Its unique semiconducting and luminescent properties make it a critical component for next-generation optoelectronic devices and specialized catalysts. This material is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the semiconductor, photonics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Semiconductor Research & Development: As a precursor or dopant material for novel semiconductor compounds.
• Phosphor & Luminescent Materials: For developing specialized phosphors in display technologies and lighting applications.
• Catalysis: Employed in research for catalytic processes, including hydrogenation and organic synthesis.
• Thin Film Deposition: Used in physical vapor deposition (PVD) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to create functional coatings.
• Solid-State Physics Studies: As a model compound for investigating electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of rare-earth pnictides.
• High-Temperature Ceramics: A component in the development of advanced, high-performance ceramic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Phosphide
CAS No.	12032-05-2
Molecular Formula	LuP
Molecular Weight	205.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Lutetium(III) phosphide; Lutetium monophosphide; Phosphanylidynelutetium; LuP; CAS 12032-05-2
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Quality Control

Our Lutetium Phosphide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to meet rigorous research and industrial standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C in a dedicated, well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (LuP basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%

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