Description

Lutetium Vanadium Tetraoxide is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials research and specialty chemical manufacturing. This material matters for its unique combination of lutetium's stability and vanadium's catalytic and electronic properties, enabling precise control in demanding applications. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and optical materials sectors seeking to develop next-generation components.

Application

• Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor or active component in specialized heterogeneous catalysis for organic synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Electronic Ceramics: Used in the formulation of advanced dielectric materials and multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for high-performance electronics.
• Optical Materials: Acts as a dopant or host material in the research and production of specialized phosphors, lasers, and scintillation crystals.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Functions as a high-purity source material for depositing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Solid-State Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying magnetic, electrical, and structural properties of complex metal oxides.
• Additive for Specialty Alloys: Used in trace amounts to modify the properties of high-performance metal alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Vanadium Tetraoxide
CAS No.	13568-56-4
Molecular Formula	LuVO4
Molecular Weight	261.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Lutetium Orthovanadate; Lutetium(III) Vanadate; Lutetium Vanadate(V); LuVO4; Lutetium Vanadium Oxide; Vanadic Acid, Lutetium(3+) Salt; Tetroxovanadate(1-) Lutetium
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Quality Control

Our Lutetium Vanadium Tetraoxide is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for metallic impurities, to ensure consistent composition and high purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to LuVO4 structure
Purity (LuVO4 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Trace Metals, ICP)	≥ 99.99%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (or as specified)
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%

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