Description

Lutetium Bromide CAS NO 14456-53-2 is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element lutetium. This compound is a critical precursor material in advanced research and high-tech manufacturing due to lutetium's unique luminescent and catalytic properties. It is primarily utilized by the electronics, photonics, and specialized chemical synthesis industries for applications ranging from phosphor development to catalysis.

Application

• Phosphor and Scintillator Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing high-performance inorganic phosphors and scintillation crystals used in medical imaging (PET scanners), radiation detection, and display technologies.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing lutetium-based catalysts, which are investigated for specialized organic transformations and polymerization processes.
• Optical Material Production: Used in the fabrication of specialized optical glasses, fibers, and laser host materials that require precise doping with rare earth ions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing thin films of lutetium-containing compounds in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed as a fundamental starting material in research laboratories for exploring new materials science, chemistry, and physics of lanthanide compounds.
• Doping Agent: Used to dope other crystalline materials to modify their electrical or optical characteristics for specific device requirements.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Bromide
CAS No.	14456-53-2
Molecular Formula	LuBr3 (often hydrated as LuBr3·xH2O)
Molecular Weight	414.68 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Lutetium(III) bromide; Lutetium tribromide; Tribromolutetium; Lutetium bromide (LuBr3); Lutetium bromide, anhydrous; Lutetium(3+) tribromide; EINECS 238-447-5
EINECS	238-447-5

Quality Control

Our Lutetium Bromide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (LuBr3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% & 99.999% available)
Purity (REO, Lu2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Drying (LOI)	≤ 2.0%
Trace Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total (Individual ≤ 10 ppm)
Non-Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	Custom specifications available

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