Lutetium(III) oxide

Lutetium(III) oxide
Lutetium(III) oxide
Names
Other names
Lutetium oxide, Lutetium sesquioxide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • [Lu+3].[O-2].[O-2].[Lu+3].[O-2]
Properties
Lu2O3
Molar mass 397.932 g/mol
Melting point 2,490 °C (4,510 °F; 2,760 K)
Boiling point 3,980 °C (7,200 °F; 4,250 K)
Solubility in other solvents Insoluble
Band gap 5.5 eV[1]
Structure
Bixbyite
Ia3 (No. 206)
Related compounds
Other anions
 Lutetium(III) chloride
Other cations
 Scandium(III) oxide
Yttrium(III) oxide
Supplementary data page
Lutetium(III) oxide (data page)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Lutetium(III) oxide, a white solid, is a cubic compound of lutetium sometimes used in the preparation of specialty glasses. It is also called lutecia. It is a lanthanide oxide, also known as a rare earth.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Ordin2010 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Lutetium Oxide. 1997-2007. Metall Rare Earth Limited. http://www.metall.com.cn/luo.htm
  3. ^ Macintyre, J. E. (1992). Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds Volumes 1–3. London: Chapman & Hall.
  4. ^ Trotman-Dickenson, A. F. (1973). Comprehensive Inorganic Chemistry. Oxford: Pergamon.