Description

Lutetium Hydride CAS NO 13598-44-2 is an inorganic compound of lutetium and hydrogen, representing a specialized material within the rare earth hydride family. Its unique electronic and structural properties make it a valuable precursor and functional material in advanced research and high-tech manufacturing. This product is essential for industries and research institutions focused on materials science, catalysis, and solid-state hydrogen storage. We supply high-purity grades to meet the stringent demands of these applications.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Hydrogen Storage Materials: Investigated as a component in advanced solid-state hydrogen storage systems due to its ability to absorb and release hydrogen.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serves as a sputtering target or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) precursor for creating lutetium-containing thin films in electronics and optics.
• Materials Science Research: Used in fundamental studies of rare earth metal hydrides, their phase transitions, and electronic properties.
• Neutron Moderation: Potential application as a neutron moderator or shielding material in nuclear research due to the high neutron capture cross-section of lutetium.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a powerful reducing agent in the synthesis of other lutetium compounds and specialty inorganic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Hydride
CAS No.	13598-44-2
Molecular Formula	LuH3 (common form)
Molecular Weight	178.99 g/mol (for LuH3)
Synonyms	Lutetium Trihydride; Lutetium(III) Hydride; Lutetium Hydride (LuH3); Lutetane; Lutetium(3+) trihydride; Lutetium hydride (LuH2); Lutetium dihydride
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Quality Control

Our Lutetium Hydride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for metallic impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results is provided with each shipment. We adhere to stringent internal quality standards suitable for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a sealed container to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to dark gray powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to LuH3 structure
Assay (Lu basis)	≥ 99.9% (metals basis)
Purity (LuH3 phase)	≥ 99%
Impurities (ICP-MS)	Total rare earth impurities < 0.1%
Oxygen Content	< 1.0%
Nitrogen Content	< 0.5%
Particle Size (optional)	Customizable (-100 mesh, -325 mesh, etc.)

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