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Lutetium Nitrate
Lu(NO3)3·xH2O
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Lutetium Nitrate is a highly water soluble Lutetium source for uses compatible with nitrates. Nitrate compounds are generally soluble in water. Nitrate materials are also oxidizing agents. When mixed with hydrocarbons, nitrate compounds can form a flammable mixture. Nitrates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds and certain catalyst and nanoscale(nanoparticles and nanopowders) materials. All metallic nitrates are inorganic salts of a given metal cation and the nitrate anion. The nitrate anion is a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of a single nitrogen atom ionically bound to three oxygen atoms (Symbol: NO3) for a total formula weight of 62.05. 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). Lutetium Nitrate is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale (See also Nanotechnology Information and Quantum Dots) elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. We also produce Lutetium Nitrate Solution. 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(NO3)3·x H2O 100641-16-5 White 360.98       Soluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
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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 nitrate

·   2 Composition/Data on components:

 

  • Chemical characterization:
               Description: (CAS#)                                        
    Lutetium nitrate, hydrate (CAS# 100641-16-5); 100%
  • Identification number(s):
  • EINECS Number: 233-241-7

·   3 Hazards identification

 

  • Hazard description:
    Xi Irritant
    O  Oxidizing
  • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
    R 8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
    R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
  • Classification system
  • HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

      (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
    Health (acute effects) = 1
    Flammability = 0
    Reactivity = 1

·   4 First aid measures

 

  • After inhalation
    Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
    Seek immediate medical advice.
  • After skin contact
    Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
    Seek immediate medical advice.
  • After eye contact
    Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
  • After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

·   5 Fire fighting measures

 

  • Suitable extinguishing agents
    Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.
  • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
      resulting gases:
    This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
  • Protective equipment:
    Wear self-contained respirator.
    Wear fully protective impervious suit.

·   6 Accidental release measures

 

  • Person-related safety precautions:
    Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
    Ensure adequate ventilation
  • Measures for environmental protection:
    Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
  • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Ensure adequate ventilation.
  • Additional information:
    See Section 7 for information on safe handling
    See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
    See Section 13 for disposal information.

·   7 Handling and storage

 

  • Handling
  • Information for safe handling:
    Keep container tightly sealed.
    Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
    Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
  • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
    Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable substances.
    This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
  • Storage
  • Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
    No special requirements.
  • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
    Store away from flammable substances.
    Store away from reducing agents.
  • Further information about storage conditions:
    Keep container tightly sealed.
    Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

·   8 Exposure controls and personal protection

 

  • Additional information about design of technical systems:
    Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    Components with limit 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 for handling chemicals should be followed.
    Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
    Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
    Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
    Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
  • Breathing equipment:
    Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
  • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
  • Eye protection: Safety glasses
  • Body protection: Protective work clothing.

·   9 Physical and chemical properties:

 

  • General Information
  • Form: Crystalline aggregrates
  • Color: White
  • Odor: Odorless
  •                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      
  • Change in condition
  • Melting point/Melting range:       Not determined
  • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
  • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined
  • Flash point:                       Not applicable
  • Flammability (solid, gaseous)
    Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
  • Ignition temperature:              Not determined
  • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined
  • Explosion limits:
  • Lower:                             Not determined
  • Upper:                             Not determined
  • Vapor pressure:                    Not determined
  • Density:                           Not determined
  • Solubility in / Miscibility with
  • Water:                             Soluble

·   10 Stability and reactivity

 

  • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
    Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
  • Materials to be avoided: Reducing agents, easily oxidized materials
  • Dangerous reactions
    Reacts with reducing agents
    Reacts with flammable substances
  • Dangerous products of decomposition: Nitrogen oxides

·   11 Toxicological information

 

  • Acute toxicity:
  • Primary irritant effect:
  • on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
  • on the eye: Irritating effect.
  • Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
  • Subacute to chronic toxicity:
    Lanthanons can cause delayed blood clotting leading to hemorrhages. Exposure may also lead to sensitivity to heat, itching, increased awareness of odor and taste, and liver damage.
    Small doses of nitrates may cause weakness, general depression, headache and mental impairment.  Larger doses may cause dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, convulsions and collapse.
  • Additional toxicological information:
    To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
    No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

·   12 Ecological information:

 

  • General notes:
    Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

·   13 Disposal considerations

 

  • Product:
  • Recommendation
    Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
  • Uncleaned packagings:
  • Recommendation:
    Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

·   14 Transport information

 

  • DOT regulations:
  • Hazard class:             5.1
  • Identification number:    UN1477
  • Packing group:            III
  • Proper shipping name (technical name):
                              Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s., lutetium nitrate
  • Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
  • ADR/RID class:            5.1 Oxidizing substances
  • Item:                     22c
  • Danger code (Kemler):     50
  • UN-Number:                1477
  • Description of goods:     Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s., lutetium nitrate
  • Maritime transport IMDG:
  • IMDG Class:               5.1
  • UN Number:                1477
  • Packaging group:          III
  • Proper shipping name:     Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s., lutetium nitrate
  • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
  • ICAO/IATA Class:          5.1
  • UN/ID Number:             1477
  • Packaging group:          III
  • Proper shipping name:     Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s., lutetium nitrate

·   15 Regulations

 

  • Product related hazard information:
  • Hazard symbols:
    Xi Irritant O Oxidizing
  • Risk phrases:
    8        Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
    36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
  • Safety phrases:
    17       Keep away from combustible material.
    26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
  • National regulations
    All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
    All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).
  • Information about limitation of use:
    For use only by technically qualified individuals.

·   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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