Description

Lutetium(III) Carbonate Hydrate 99.99% is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element lutetium. This ultra-high purity grade is essential for advanced applications where trace impurities can significantly impact performance and yield. It is a critical precursor material for research and manufacturing in the fields of phosphors, specialty catalysts, and advanced electronic materials.

Application

• Phosphor and Scintillator Manufacturing: As a high-purity dopant or host material for producing specialized phosphors used in LED lighting, display technologies, and radiation detection equipment.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing lutetium-based catalysts used in petrochemical refining, polymerization, and organic synthesis.
• Electronic Ceramics & Thin Films: A key starting material for fabricating dielectric ceramics, ferroelectric materials, and thin films via processes like chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or sol-gel techniques.
• Medical & Life Sciences: Used in research for developing radioisotopes for targeted radiotherapy and as a component in contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Glass & Optical Fiber Production: Employed to modify the refractive index and other optical properties of specialty glasses and fibers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and the development of new luminescent materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Lutetium(III) Carbonate Hydrate 99.99%
CAS No.	64360-99-2
Molecular Formula	Lu2(CO3)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Lutetium Carbonate Hydrate; Lutetium Carbonate; Lutetium Sesquicarbonate; Lutetium(3+) Carbonate Hydrate; Carbonic Acid, Lutetium(3+) Salt, Hydrate; Lu2(CO3)3 Hydrate; Rare Earth Carbonate; 4N Lutetium Carbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 99.99% (4N) purity grade Lutetium(III) Carbonate Hydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets exacting specifications for trace metal impurities and chemical composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your quality assurance requirements.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lu2O3 basis)	≥ 99.99%
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Ignition	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm (total)
Fe, Ni, Cu, Pb (each)	≤ 10 ppm

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