Lutetium (Lu)
Rare Earth Metals | Atomic Number: 71
Basic Properties
Lu
71
174.9668 g/mol
| Element Category | Rare Earth Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 71 |
| Atomic Weight | 174.9668 g/mol |
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Description
The last element in the lanthanide series, used in petroleum cracking catalysts and PET scan detectors
| Density | 9.841 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 1663°C |
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| Boiling Point | 3402°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good |
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Applications
Used in PET scan detectors and catalysts.
Production Methods
Extracted from monazite.
History
Discovered in 1907.