Lutetium Evaporation Materials (Lu)

• High-Purity Lutetium Metal: Purity options may include 99.5%, 99.9%, 99.99%, or higher, subject to availability.

• Multiple Evaporation Forms: Powder, granules, pellets, pieces, slugs, tablets, and custom shapes may be available.

• PVD and Vacuum Deposition: For qualified thin film deposition and materials research applications.

• Custom Specifications: Particle size, dimensions, purity, and packaging can be evaluated for sourcing.

• Rare-Earth Deposition Material: Elemental lutetium for specialized research involving rare-earth metals and deposited films.

• Quality Documentation: COA, SDS, and material certification may be requested, subject to supplier availability.

Property	Specification
Product Name	Lutetium Evaporation Materials
Chemical Element	Lutetium
Chemical Symbol / Formula	Lu
CAS Number	7439-94-3
Atomic Number	71
Atomic Weight	174.967 g/mol
Material Classification	Rare-earth metal / lanthanide
Appearance	Metallic solid; actual form and appearance depend on product preparation
Purity	99.5%–99.9%; higher-purity grades may be available
Density	Approximately 9.84 g/cm³
Melting Point	Approximately 1,663°C
Available Forms	Powder, granules, pellets, pieces, slugs, tablets, and custom forms
Particle Size / Dimensions	Specify required mesh size, pellet dimensions, or piece size
Deposition Method	Vacuum evaporation and other compatible PVD configurations, subject to equipment compatibility
Packaging	Supplier-standard or custom packaging, subject to availability
Quality Documents	COA, SDS, and material certification, subject to availability

• 99.5% Lutetium Evaporation Material: For suitable laboratory and materials research requirements.

• 99.9% High-Purity Lutetium: For thin film research and specialized deposition processes.

• 99.99% Ultra-High-Purity Lutetium: May be available for applications requiring tighter impurity controls.

• 99.999% and Higher-Purity Options: Subject to supplier capabilities and verification.

• Lutetium Evaporation Pellets: For compatible evaporation-source configurations.

• Lutetium Metal Pieces and Granules: For vacuum deposition and laboratory material preparation.

• Custom Lutetium Evaporation Sources: Dimensions, forms, quantities, and packaging evaluated against customer specifications.

1. What are lutetium evaporation materials?

Lutetium evaporation materials are elemental lutetium metal supplied in forms suitable for compatible vacuum evaporation and thin film deposition processes. Common forms include pellets, granules, pieces, and custom-sized material.

2. What is the chemical formula and CAS number for lutetium evaporation materials?

The chemical symbol and formula for elemental lutetium are Lu, and its CAS Registry Number is 7439-94-3.

3. What purity grades are available for lutetium evaporation materials?

Commercial listings include 99.5% and 99.9% grades. Higher-purity material, such as 99.99% or above, may be available depending on supplier capability and required documentation.

4. Which forms of lutetium are suitable for evaporation?

Possible forms include pellets, granules, pieces, slugs, tablets, and other custom shapes. The appropriate form depends on the source holder, heating method, charge size, and deposition system.

5. Can lutetium evaporation materials be used for semiconductor and optical coating research?

Lutetium evaporation materials can be considered for specialized thin film, semiconductor-related materials, and optical coating research. The suitability of elemental lutetium depends on the desired film composition, deposition chemistry, substrate, and process conditions.

6. What information should be included in a lutetium evaporation material RFQ?

Specify the required purity, form, particle size or dimensions, quantity, deposition method, packaging requirements, and requested documentation. Also clarify whether the requirement is for elemental lutetium (Lu) or lutetium oxide (Lu₂O₃).