Description

Lutetium Chloride Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element lutetium. This compound is a critical precursor material for advanced research and manufacturing, valued for its luminescent and catalytic properties. It is essential for industries involved in phosphor manufacturing, specialized catalysts, and cutting-edge material science research. The product is supplied with a CAS registry number of 15230-79-2.

Application

• Phosphor and Scintillator Manufacturing: A key dopant material for producing high-performance inorganic phosphors used in LED lighting, medical imaging (PET scanners), and radiation detection.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for lutetium-based catalysts in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Optical Material Production: Used in the fabrication of specialized optical glasses, fibers, and laser crystals.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing lutetium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for research in inorganic chemistry, materials science, and the study of lanthanide properties.
• Nuclear Medicine: Investigated as a potential precursor for the production of lutetium-177, a radioisotope used in targeted cancer therapy (theranostics).

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	15230-79-2
Molecular Formula	LuCl3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	389.36 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 281.33 g/mol)
Synonyms	Lutetium(III) chloride hexahydrate; Lutetium trichloride hexahydrate; LuCl3·6H2O; Chlorolutetium hexahydrate; Lutetium chloride (LuCl3) hexahydrate; CAS 15230-79-2
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Quality Control

Our Lutetium Chloride Hexahydrate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Specifications typically cover purity (assay), identity confirmation, and control of key impurity elements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be kept under dry, inert conditions or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Long-term storage is recommended at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LuCl3·6H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Lu basis)	≥ 44.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Water Content (KF)	26.0 - 28.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Fe, Ca, Mg, Ni	Each ≤ 50 ppm

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