Lutetium(III) nitrate hydrate, 99.9% (REO)

Description

CAS: 100641-16-5 | LuN3O9 | 360.98 g/mol

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.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 100641-16-5
• Molecular Formula: LuN3O9
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 360.98
• MDL Number: MFCD00150421
• InChI Key: APRNQTOXCXOSHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: lutetium iii nitrate hydrate, lutetium nitrate hydrate, acmc-1buji, lu.3no3.h2o, lutetium nitrate-water 1/3/1, lutetium 3+ hydrate trinitrate
• PubChem CID: 16212852
• SMILES: [Lu+3].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 1 g
• Linear Formula: Lu(NO₃)₃·xH₂O
• UN Number: UN1477
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in strong mineral acids.
• IUPAC Name: lutetium(3+);trinitrate;hydrate
• Formula Weight: 360.98 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Lutetium(III) nitrate hydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H272-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H272-H315-H319-H335 May intensify fire oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	233-241-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only