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Ultra-high-purity lutetium for research
Ultra-high-purity lutetium: metals, oxides and compounds. Broad portfolio, expert advice and reliable worldwide delivery.
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Physical properties
Melting point
1,663 °C
Boiling point
3,402 °C
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Why is ChemPUR the right point of contact for purchasing lutetium?
We are your reliable partner for high-purity lutetium for demanding applications. Our company combines decades of experience in fine chemicals with a broad product range and technical expertise. Thanks to our international distributor network, we are able to supply almost all lutetium compounds and forms worldwide—from standard products to specialized solutions.
Close collaboration with our customers is particularly important to us. We support you not only with procurement, but also with selecting the right specification for your application. Whether for research, development or industrial use, we deliver reproducible quality in purities up to 99.9999% (REO). Our ISO 9001:2015 certification stands for audited processes and consistently high standards. This enables precise and reproducible results—especially for demanding lutetium applications, for example in materials development, catalysis or thin-film technology.
Which lutetium products do you offer?
Our lutetium portfolio is specifically designed to meet the requirements of research, development and high-end applications. We supply elemental lutetium as powder, chips, pieces or foils (e.g., 0.25 mm) in purities up to 99.99% (REO)—suitable for alloy development, physical investigations and thin-film processes. A key focus is lutetium oxide (Lu₂O₃), which we offer in purities up to 99.9999% (REO) as well as in special variants with reduced gas content—relevant for optical materials, laser applications or ceramic systems.
In addition, we carry a wide selection of lutetium compounds, including chlorides (anhydrous and hydrated), fluorides, nitrates, sulfates, carbonates, oxalates and hydroxides. For coordination-chemical and catalytic applications, we also offer lutetium acetates in various purities. For specialized applications, we also supply lutetium as nanopowder, sputter targets or evaporation materials—tailored to precise material requirements in research and industry.
Which purities are available for lutetium?
We offer lutetium in various purity grades to meet the different requirements in research, development and industry. Our products start at 99.9% (REO) and range up to ultra-high-purity grades of 99.9999% (REO). Especially in sensitive applications—for example in materials research, optics or catalysis—purity plays a decisive role. Higher purities enable more precise results and minimize interference from impurities.
For particularly demanding applications, we also offer special variants, for example ampouled products with low gas content. These are especially suitable for applications where even the smallest impurities are critical. We will be pleased to help you select the right purity for your application—tailored to your requirements and budget.
In which forms do you supply lutetium?
We provide lutetium in a wide range of forms to optimally serve a broad variety of applications:
- These include classic forms such as powders, granules and pieces, which are frequently used in chemical syntheses or materials research.
- For physical applications, we also offer chips and foils, for example for thin-film technologies or evaporation processes. In addition, we supply oxides and various salts that are suitable for chemical processes or as starting materials.
- In addition, specialized forms such as nanopowders, sputter targets or semi-finished products are also available. These are primarily used in high-end applications, for example in coating technology or in the development of new materials.
Our broad range of forms enables you to obtain exactly the variant that best fits your project.
What is lutetium used for?
Lutetium is one of the rare earths and is primarily used in specialized applications. In materials research, it serves as an important component in the development of new materials and functional materials. A key field of application is optics, for example in laser applications or optical components. Lutetium is also used in catalysis, for example to support chemical reactions in research and industry.
Lutetium also plays a role in ceramics development and thin-film technology, where it is used in the form of evaporation materials or targets. Due to its special properties, lutetium is primarily suitable for applications where precision, stability and defined material properties are decisive. We will be pleased to help you select the right product for your specific application.
Is high-purity lutetium available for research?
Yes, we offer lutetium in high-purity to ultra-high-purity grades that are specifically suitable for research applications. Our purities reach up to 99.9999% (REO), meeting the highest requirements in sensitive areas such as analytics, materials science or physical research. For particularly demanding applications, special product variants are also available, for example ampouled oxides with reduced gas content. These minimize interference and ensure reproducible results.
The high purity of our products is particularly crucial when even the smallest impurities can influence the result. With our many years of experience and our ISO 9001:2015 quality management, we ensure that you can rely on consistently high quality. We will be pleased to advise you individually on the right specifications for your research project.
Do you offer lutetium as a custom product?
Yes, we also offer lutetium as a customer-specific custom product. In addition to our extensive standard portfolio, we implement individual solutions tailored precisely to your requirements. These include special purities, custom geometries or special material forms such as tailored targets, foils or semi-finished products. Special alloys or specific compositions can also be realized.
Especially in development projects or new applications, it is often necessary to deviate from standard solutions. Here you benefit from our experience and technical expertise. We support you from inquiry through implementation and ensure that the supplied products match your specifications exactly. This gives you a solution that is optimally suited to your project.
Which lutetium compounds do you carry?
We offer a purpose-built portfolio of lutetium compounds geared to specific applications in research, development and industrial processes. These include halides such as lutetium chloride (anhydrous and hexahydrate) and lutetium fluoride, which are often used as starting materials in syntheses or for further organometallic processing.
Lutetium nitrate and lutetium sulfate are used in particular in wet-chemical processes, in catalyst preparation, or as soluble precursors. Carbonates, oxalates and hydroxides often serve as intermediates for producing high-purity oxides or for the targeted adjustment of reaction systems. A key material is lutetium oxide (Lu₂O₃), which is used in high-purity grades for optical materials, ceramics, or as a starting material for further lutetium compounds. In addition, we offer lutetium phosphate for specialized materials-science applications.
In the area of organic compounds, we carry lutetium acetate, which is used, for example, in catalysis or coordination chemistry. We support you in selecting the right product based on specific parameters such as solubility, thermal behavior, purity or processability. With our experience in rare earths and our broad supply network, we can reliably meet project-specific requirements as well.
Do you provide advice on selecting lutetium?
Yes, we provide targeted, application-specific support in selecting the right lutetium product. Especially with rare earths such as lutetium, details such as purity, degree of hydration or physical form determine subsequent performance in the process.
In practice, for example, we support the selection of high-purity lutetium oxide (Lu₂O₃) for optical materials or laser applications, where trace elements can affect optical properties. In catalysis or coordination chemistry, we advise on the suitable compound—such as lutetium acetate or lutetium nitrate—depending on reaction conditions and solubility.
For thin-film processes or coatings, we help you select foils, sputter targets or evaporation materials, tailored to geometry, layer thickness and process parameters. We also work with you to develop a suitable solution for special requirements such as defined gas content, specific purity grades or custom geometries—from laboratory quantities to project-specific custom manufacturing.