Lutetium Chloride Hexahydrate Lucl3 CAS 10099-66-8 15230-79-2

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 10099-66-8, 15230-79-2
• Formula: Lucl3,Lucl3.6H2O
• Appearance: White Crystal
• Grade Standard: Industrial Grade
• Trademark: JinYu
• Origin: China

Product Description

Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate
Molecular formula: YbCl3·6H2O
Molecular weight: 387.36
CAS NO. :10035-01-5
Appearance: White or colorless crystal, soluble in water and ethanol, delixing, sealed storage.
Lutetium chloride, with the chemical formula LuCl3, is an important compound of the rare - earth element lutetium. It is of great significance in the field of rare - earth chemistry and materials science.

Physical Properties
Anhydrous lutetium chloride is a white crystalline powder. It has a high melting point and boiling point, with a melting point of about 895ºC and a boiling point of around 1600ºC. Its density is relatively high, which is approximately 4.01 g/cm³.
It is highly soluble in water and dissociates into lutetium ions (Lu³) and chloride ions (Cl) in aqueous solution. Due to the hydrolysis of lutetium ions, the aqueous solution is weakly acidic. It can also form complexes with some ligands. In addition, lutetium chloride can react with other substances under certain conditions, such as reacting with metal oxides to form corresponding compounds.

Production Process
Usually, lutetium oxide (Lu2O3) is used as the raw material. It reacts with hydrochloric acid according to the chemical equation: Lu2O3 + 6HCl = 2LuCl3 + 3H2O.
The lutetium - oxide powder is added to the hydrochloric - acid solution under stirring and heating. After the reaction is completed, an aqueous solution of lutetium chloride is obtained. Through evaporation, concentration, and crystallization, the hydrate of lutetium chloride can be obtained. To obtain anhydrous lutetium chloride, the hydrate needs to be dehydrated in a hydrogen - chloride - containing atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis.

Application Areas
Optical Materials
Lutetium chloride is used in the preparation of some optical materials. For example, it can be used as a dopant in optical glasses and crystals to improve their optical properties, such as refractive index, dispersion, and fluorescence characteristics. This is of great significance for the preparation of high - performance optical components, such as lenses, prisms, and laser crystals.
Nuclear Industry
Lutetium - 176, an isotope of lutetium, has important applications in the nuclear industry. Lutetium chloride containing this isotope can be used in some nuclear - reaction studies and radioactive - tracer applications. In addition, lutetium - based materials have certain radiation - resistance and thermal - stability properties, which are beneficial for applications in nuclear - related environments.
Catalysis
In the field of catalysis, lutetium chloride can act as a catalyst or a component of a catalyst system. It shows catalytic activity in some organic - synthesis reactions, such as hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and isomerization reactions. It can promote the progress of reactions by providing active sites and regulating the reaction mechanism, thereby improving the reaction rate and selectivity.
Materials Science
It is used in the preparation of some advanced materials, such as rare - earth - doped alloys and ceramics. Adding lutetium chloride to these materials can improve their microstructure and properties, such as enhancing the mechanical strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance of alloys, and improving the thermal stability and mechanical properties of ceramics.

Packaging and Storage
Laboratory - grade lutetium chloride is usually packaged in small - scale glass or plastic bottles to ensure the accuracy and purity of the product. Industrial - grade lutetium chloride is often packaged in large - capacity plastic - lined iron drums or plastic containers, which is convenient for storage and transportation.
It should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment to avoid contact with water and moisture, which can cause hydrolysis. It should be stored separately from oxidizing agents and other substances that may react with it to ensure the safety and stability of the product during storage.

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Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.

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