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Lutetium chloride

CAS number : 10099-66-8

Molecular weight :281.33

Molecular formula/chemical symbol :LuCl3

Description :
Lutetium(III) chloride or lutetium trichloride is the chemical compound composed of lutetium and chlorine with the formula LuCl3. It forms hygroscopic white monoclinic crystals[1]. Lutetium(III) chloride has the YCl3 (AlCl3) layer structure with octahedral lutetium ions.
Pure lutetium metal can be produced from lutetium(III) chloride by heating it together with elemental calcium: [6]
2LuCl3 + 3Ca → 2Lu + 3CaCl2


Density:3.98 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Melting Point:905 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point:sublimes above 750°C
Solubility:Soluble in water
Appearance:Colorless crystals.

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