Description

Lutetium(III) Perchlorate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare-earth metal lutetium, widely utilized in specialized research and advanced material synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a highly soluble and reactive source of lutetium ions, which are critical for developing next-generation phosphors and optical materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, luminescence, and nuclear medicine, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Phosphor and Scintillator Development: Acts as a key dopant or precursor in the synthesis of advanced inorganic phosphors and scintillation crystals for radiation detection and medical imaging.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, leveraging lutetium's unique Lewis acidity.
• Optical Material Fabrication: Used in the production of specialty glasses, ceramics, and optical fibers designed for specific light-emitting or light-amplifying properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating the chemistry of rare-earth elements, coordination complexes, and perchlorate compounds.
• Nuclear Medicine Precursor: Potential starting material for the development of lutetium-177 based radiopharmaceuticals used in targeted cancer therapy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium(III) Perchlorate
CAS No.	14646-29-8
Molecular Formula	Lu(ClO₄)₃
Molecular Weight	574.26 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Lutetium Perchlorate; Lutetium Triseperchlorate; Perchloric Acid, Lutetium(3+) Salt; Lutetium(3+) Perchlorate; Lu(ClO4)3; Lutetium Perchlorate Hydrate; Lutetium(III) Perchlorate Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lutetium(III) Perchlorate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling via ICP-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and stored separately from incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lu(ClO₄)₃)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (Lu₂O₃ basis)	≥ 30.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Nitrate (NO₃)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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