71 Lu 174.967
Atomic properties
Atomic number
71
Z
Density
9.841 g/cm³
at STP
Melting point
1652 °C
at 1 atm
Boiling point
3402 °C
at 1 atm
Crystal structure
hexagonal
Electron config.
[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹ 6s²
Oxidation states
+3
most common
Market data
No tradeable futures market for Lu on Yahoo / Stooq. Live market data is
not available; pricing in this page is based on contract reference figures from
the source documents.
Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Purity | Price Range (USD/kg) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutetium Metal | Lu | 174.97 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $7,500-12,000 | Research, catalysts, alloys |
| Lutetium Oxide | Lu₂O₃ | 397.93 g/mol | 99.9-99.999% | $6,000-9,000 | Laser crystals, phosphors, ceramics |
| Lutetium Chloride | LuCl₃·6H₂O | 389.42 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $8,500-11,000 | Crystal growth, chemical synthesis |
| Lutetium Nitrate | Lu(NO₃)₃·6H₂O | 469.02 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $9,000-12,000 | Chemical research, catalysts |
| Lutetium Fluoride | LuF₃ | 231.96 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $10,000-14,000 | Optical coatings, laser materials |
| Lutetium Aluminum Garnet | Lu₃Al₅O₁₂ | 854.71 g/mol | 99.99% | $15,000-25,000 | Laser host crystals, scintillators |
| Lutetium Orthosilicate | Lu₂SiO₅ (LSO) | 458.00 g/mol | 99.99% | $20,000-35,000 | PET scan detectors, scintillators |
| Lutetium Oxyorthosilicate | Lu₂Si₂O₇ (LPS) | 518.07 g/mol | 99.99% | $18,000-28,000 | Scintillators, radiation detectors |
| Lu-177 Radioisotope | ¹⁷⁷Lu | 177 g/mol | No carrier added | $70,000-100,000/Ci | Targeted radiotherapy |
| Lutetium Acetate | Lu(CH₃COO)₃·4H₂O | 424.09 g/mol | 99.9% | $9,500-13,000 | Chemical precursor |
| Lutetium Carbonate | Lu₂(CO₃)₃·xH₂O | Variable | 99.9% | $8,000-11,000 | Chemical intermediate |
| Lutetium Powder | Lu | 174.97 g/mol | 99.9% | $12,000-18,000 | Powder metallurgy, coatings |
Suppliers by country
🇨🇳 China
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| China Northern Rare Earth | Oxide, metal, chloride, nitrate | High-purity lutetium oxide, integrated production |
| China Minmetals Rare Earth | Oxide, metal, compounds | Separation technology, high-purity products |
| Shenghe Resources | Oxide, chloride, carbonate | Ion-adsorption clay processing |
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| American Elements | Metal, oxide, all compounds, LSO/LPS crystals | Ultra-high purity, custom synthesis |
| Stanford Materials | Metal, oxide, fluoride, compounds | Research-grade materials |
| METALL Rare Earth Limited | Metal, oxide, specialty compounds | Medical-grade lutetium |
🇩🇪 Germany
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| H.C. Starck Solutions | High-purity metal, oxide, compounds | Electronic-grade materials |
| TRADIUM GmbH | Metal, oxide, investment products | Rare earth trading, storage |
🇯🇵 Japan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Shin-Etsu Chemical | High-purity oxide, specialty compounds | Electronic materials, optical applications |
| Kojundo Chemical Lab | Ultra-high purity compounds | 5N-6N purity products |
🇫🇷 France
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Solvay | High-purity oxide, compounds | Separation technology, custom grades |
🇪🇪 Estonia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| NPM Silmet (Neo Performance Materials) | Metal, oxide, chloride | European rare earth separation |
🇦🇺 Australia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Lynas Rare Earths | Oxide (as byproduct) | Integrated mine-to-market producer |
Market demand by product form
| Product Form | Global Market Size | USA Market | China Market | Growth Rate (CAGR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutetium Oxide | $850 million | 25% share | 45% share | 8.5% |
| Lutetium Metal | $450 million | 30% share | 40% share | 6.2% |
| LSO/LPS Crystals | $1.2 billion | 35% share | 30% share | 12.5% |
| Lu-177 Medical Isotope | $2.8 billion | 40% share | 15% share | 18.5% |
| LuAG Crystals | $380 million | 28% share | 35% share | 9.8% |
| Other Compounds | $220 million | 20% share | 50% share | 5.5% |
Market trends
Medical Isotope Boom: Lu-177 demand surging for targeted cancer therapy (Lutathera, Pluvicto) Supply Chain Diversification: Western countries investing in non-Chinese supply chains Crystal Market Growth: PET/CT scanner installations driving LSO crystal demand Price Volatility: Limited production capacity causing price spikes during demand surges Recycling Initiatives: Recovery from spent medical sources and electronic waste increasing Technology Applications: Growing use in quantum computing materials and high-temperature superconductors
Moles per kilogram
| Product Form | Formula | MW (g/mol) | Moles/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutetium Metal | Lu | 174.97 | 5.72 |
| Lutetium Oxide | Lu₂O₃ | 397.93 | 2.51 |
| Lutetium Chloride (hydrated) | LuCl₃·6H₂O | 389.42 | 2.57 |
| Lutetium Nitrate (hydrated) | Lu(NO₃)₃·6H₂O | 469.02 | 2.13 |
| Lutetium Fluoride | LuF₃ | 231.96 | 4.31 |
| Lutetium Aluminum Garnet | Lu₃Al₅O₁₂ | 854.71 | 1.17 |
| Lutetium Orthosilicate | Lu₂SiO₅ | 458.00 | 2.18 |
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Production Cost
- Missing section: Energy Consumption