Lutetium

Name:
Lutetium
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Lu
Properties:
Metallic luster, soft and ductile. D 0.849, mp 1652 C, bp 3327 C. Reacts slowly with water; soluble in dilute acids; difficult to isolate.
Occurrence:
Monazite (approximately 0.003%) (India, Brazil, Africa, Australia, U.S.).
Derivation:
Reduction of the fluoride or chloride with calcium.
Grade:
Regular, high purity (ingots, lumps).
Use:
Nuclear technology.