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- High Density: Lutetium is one of the densest rare-earth elements, providing superior durability in thin films.
- Optical and Catalytic Efficiency: Lutetium’s optical properties make it a valuable material for optical coatings, while its catalytic properties are utilized in industrial processes.
- High Purity: Lutetium pellets are available in high-purity forms, ensuring consistent film quality in evaporation processes.
- Thermal Stability: Lutetium films maintain stability at high temperatures, making them suitable for high-performance applications.
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- High Density: Lutetium is one of the densest of the lanthanides, giving it unique properties for use in specialized materials and applications.
- Corrosion Resistance: Lutetium is resistant to oxidation and corrosion, making it durable in various environments.
- Radioisotope Lu-177: Lutetium-177, a radioactive isotope, is used in targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT), particularly for treating neuroendocrine tumors.
- Stable Catalyst: Lutetium is used as an efficient catalyst for cracking hydrocarbons in petroleum refining and polymerization reactions.
- Luminescent Properties: Lutetium compounds are employed in certain light-emitting applications due to their luminescence when excited by radiation.
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- High Refractive Index: Lu2O3 has a high refractive index, making it ideal for use in optical coatings where precise control over light transmission and reflection is critical.
- Excellent Thermal Stability: Its high melting point and thermal conductivity make it suitable for high-temperature applications and vapor deposition processes.
- High Purity: Available in high-purity grades (≥ 99.9%) to ensure consistent film quality and performance in sensitive applications such as semiconductor manufacturing and optical device production.
- Transparency in the Visible and Infrared: Lutetium oxide provides excellent optical transparency across a broad wavelength range, from the visible to infrared (IR), enhancing its applicability in optical devices.
