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
Melting Point:905 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point:sublimes above 750°C
Solubility:Soluble in water
Appearance:Colorless crystals.