Characteristic

 

Lutetium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate is a highly water soluble Lutetium source for uses compatible with nitrates. Nitrate compounds are generally soluble in water. Nitrate materials are also oxidizing agents. 

Chemical formula：Lu(NO₃)₃•xH₂O

Molar mass：379 g/mol 

Appearance：White Crystalline Aggregates

 

Application

 

Lutetium(III) nitrate hydrate is used in ceramics, glass, phosphors and in lasers. It finds application as a catalyst in petroleum cracking and to prepare laser crystal. Further, it is used in hydrogenation, alkylation and polymerization reactions.