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Lutetium Metal
High Purity Lu Metal
 7439-94-3

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99% Lutetium Metal
LU-M-02
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99.9% Lutetium Metal
LU-M-03
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99.99% Lutetium Metal
LU-M-04
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99.999% Lutetium Metal
LU-M-05
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Lutetium Metal is available as disc, granules, ingot, pellets, pieces, powder , rod, sputtering target, wire, and in numerous other forms and custom shapes. See safety data and research below. Ultra high purity and high purity forms also include metal powder, submicron powder and nanoscale, quantum dots, targets for thin film deposition, pellets for evaporation and single crystal or polycrystalline forms. Elements can also be introduced into alloys or other systems as fluorides, oxides or chlorides or as solutions. Lutetium metal is generally immediately available in most volumes. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.Lutetium is used for x-ray phosphors because it produces the densest known white material, lutetium tantalate (LuTaO4). It is utilized as a dopant in matching lattice parameters of certain substrate garnet crystals, such as indium-gallium-garnet (IGG). Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Lutetium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f155d16s2. In its elemental form lutetium's CAS number is 7439-94-3. The lutetium atom has a radius of 171.8.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is unknown. Lutetium is the last member of the rare earth series. Lutetium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. Unlike most rare earths it lacks a magnetic moment. It also has the smallest metallic radius of any rare earth.

Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Density Melting Point Boiling Point Solubility Stability
Lu 7439-94-3 Silvery 174.97 9841 kg/m³ 1652 °C 3402 °C N/A Fairly stable in air
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Recent Research & Development for Lutetium

  • Comparison of four depth-encoding PET detector modules with wavelength shifting (WLS) and optical fiber read-out. Phys Med Biol. 2008 Apr 7;53(7):1829-42. Epub 2008 Mar 10.

  • Rare-Earth Metal Complexes Supported by 1,omega-Dithiaalkanediyl-Bridged Bis(phenolato) Ligands: Synthesis, Structure, and Heteroselective Ring-Opening Polymerization of rac-Lactide. Inorg Chem. 2008 Mar 4; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Virtual-pinhole PET. J Nucl Med. 2008 Mar;49(3):471-9. Epub 2008 Feb 20.

  • Benefit of time-of-flight in PET: experimental and clinical results. J Nucl Med. 2008 Mar;49(3):462-70. Epub 2008 Feb 20.

  • Target burn-up corrected specific activity of (177)Lu produced via (176)Lu(n, gamma) (177)Lu nuclear reactions. Appl Radiat Isot. 2008 Feb 15; [Epub ahead of print]

  • Production of 177Lu at the new research reactor FRM-II: Irradiation yield of 176Lu(n,gamma)177Lu. Appl Radiat Isot. 2008 Feb;66(2):147-51. Epub 2007 Sep 1.

  • Lutetium(III)-dependent self-assembly study of ciliate Euplotes octocarinatus centrin. J Inorg Biochem. 2008 Feb;102(2):268-77. Epub 2007 Sep 7.

  • Rational design and generation of a bimodal bifunctional ligand for antibody-targeted radiation cancer therapy. J Med Chem. 2008 Jan 10;51(1):118-25. Epub 2007 Dec 7.

  • Agonist-antagonist dilemma in molecular imaging: evaluation of a monomolecular multimodal imaging agent for the somatostatin receptor. Bioconjug Chem. 2008 Jan;19(1):192-200. Epub 2007 Nov 20.

  • A feasibility study of a prototype PET insert device to convert a general-purpose animal PET scanner to higher resolution. J Nucl Med. 2008 Jan;49(1):79-87. Epub 2007 Dec 12.

  • Syntheses and structures of mononuclear lutetium imido complexes with very short Lu-N bonds. Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 Dec 21;(47):5007-9. Epub 2007 Sep 27.

  • A comparison between radioimmunotherapy and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis of colonic origin in rats. Ann Surg Oncol. 2007 Nov;14(11):3274-82. Epub 2007 Jul 25.

  • Radiolabelling of glucose-Tyr3-octreotate with 125I and analysis of its metabolism in rats: comparison with radiolabelled DOTA-Tyr3-octreotate. Anticancer Res. 2007 Nov-Dec;27(6B):3941-6.

  • Absolute quantification of myocardial blood flow with 13N-ammonia and 3-dimensional PET. J Nucl Med. 2007 Nov;48(11):1783-9. Epub 2007 Oct 17.

  • Syntheses, structures, magnetism, and optical properties of lutetium-based interlanthanide selenides. Inorg Chem. 2007 Oct 29;46(22):9213-20. Epub 2007 Oct 3.

  • C-H activation motivated by N,N'-diisopropylcarbodiimide within a lutetium complex stabilized by an amino-phosphine ligand. Dalton Trans. 2007 Oct 10;(38):4252-4. Epub 2007 Jul 25.

  • Effects of treatment with (177)Lu-DOTA-Tyr(3)-octreotate on uptake of subsequent injection in carcinoid-bearing nude mice. Cancer Biother Radiopharm. 2007 Oct;22(5):644-53.

  • Imaging of weak-source distributions in LSO-based small-animal PET scanners. J Nucl Med. 2007 Oct;48(10):1692-8. Epub 2007 Sep 14.

  • High resolution gamma ray tomography scanner for flow measurement and non-destructive testing applications. Rev Sci Instrum. 2007 Oct;78(10):103704.

  • Lutetium alkyl and hydride complexes in a non-cyclopentadienyl coordination environment. Dalton Trans. 2007 Sep 28;(36):4095-102. Epub 2007 Aug 2.

 

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Lutetium metal
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Lutetium (CAS# 7439-94-3), 100%
    • Identification number(s):
    • EINECS Number: 231-103-0
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: · void
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      Fine powder:
          R 11  Highly flammable
  • 4 First aid measures

    • General information No special measures required.
    • After inhalation No special measures required.
    • After skin contact The product is not skin irritating.
    • After eye contact Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
    • After swallowing Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents Extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
    • For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water.
    • Protective equipment: No special measures required.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Collect mechanically.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Handle under dry protective gas.
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      No special precautions necessary if used correctly.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      Fine powder: highly flammable

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Store away from air.
      Store away from water.
      Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
      Store away from halogens.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      Store under dry inert gas.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      No further data; see item 7.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
    • Breathing equipment: Not required.
    • Protection of hands: Not required.
    • Eye protection: Safety glasses
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Pieces
    • Colour: Silver grey
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                  1663 ° C
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:                  3402 ° C
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)    Product is not inflammable.
      Powder: flammable

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Danger of explosion:               Product is not explosive.

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                at   20 ° C            9.84 g/cm³

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Not determined
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Oxidizing agents
      Acids
      Halogens
      Water/moisture
      Air
    • Dangerous reactions:
      Powder: contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
    • Dangerous products of decomposition: Metal oxide
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: No irritant effect.
    • on the eye: No irritant effect.
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:         None

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        None

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          None

    • Transport/Additional information:
      Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:
      Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals
      The product is not subject to identification regulations under EC Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV).

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.

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