Description

Lutetium Fluoride (LuF3) is a high-purity inorganic compound essential for advanced material science and optical applications. Its primary value lies in its unique luminescent properties and stability, making it a critical precursor for specialized phosphors and dopants. This material is particularly vital for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, laser, and nuclear medicine sectors seeking reliable, high-performance raw materials.

Application

• Optical Coatings & Laser Crystals: A key component in the production of thin-film optical coatings and as a dopant in solid-state laser crystals for enhanced performance.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial raw material in the synthesis of specialized phosphors used in X-ray intensifying screens and scintillation detectors.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized organic synthesis and petroleum refining research.
• Nuclear Industry: Used in certain fluoride-based molten salt reactor (MSR) designs and as a component in radiation detection systems.
• Electronic Ceramics: Incorporated into advanced electronic ceramics and dielectric materials to modify specific electrical properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a high-purity source material for depositing lutetium-containing films in semiconductor and optical device fabrication.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Fluoride
CAS No.	13760-81-1
Molecular Formula	F3Lu / LuF3
Molecular Weight	231.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Lutetium trifluoride; Lutetium(III) fluoride; Trifluorolutetium; Lutetium fluoride (LuF3); Fluoric acid, lutetium(3+) salt; Lutetium fluoride, anhydrous; Lutetium fluoride (1:3)
EINECS	237-366-6

Quality Control

Our Lutetium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration, impurity profiling via ICP-MS, and physical characterization, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent hydrolysis. Incompatible with strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LuF3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Lu)	≥ 71.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Loss on Drying (105°C)	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Non-Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 50 ppm total

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