Lutetium metal foil is an ultra-thin metal material made of high-purity lutetium metal. Its purity can reach 99.9%. It has excellent flexibility, good surface quality and low impurity level. It is widely used in high-precision vacuum applications, rare earth doping experiments, plasma physics and synchrotron radiation systems.
We can provide rare earth lutetium metal foil materials of different thicknesses (lutetium metal foil ultra-thin sheets), widths and lengths, including customized specifications, support processing according to drawings and packaging with special requirements. At the same time, we provide professional after-sales technical support to ensure the efficiency and safety of customers during use.
Thickness range: customizable
Width/length: support customized coils or sheets to meet different experimental/equipment requirements
Surface state: smooth/mirror polished/annealed optional
Processability: suitable for vacuum evaporation, laser deposition, precision packaging and surface functional layer construction
Scientific research experiments: rare earth metal physics, magnetic research, nuclear physics material windows, high-energy particle detectors, etc.
Thin film material preparation: used for PVD, evaporation source, lutetium target material pretreatment
Plasma and high-energy physics: suitable for particle beam bombardment window materials, synchrotron radiation devices
Vacuum system and packaging: low vapor pressure, good corrosion resistance, suitable for vacuum or sealed device internal structure
Laser and optoelectronic materials: used for doped laser crystal preparation or functional film substrate materials
We provide Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and other relevant reports for each batch of goods. In addition, we also support third-party testing to enhance quality assurance.
Chemical formula: Lu
Appearance: Silvery white metal foil, soft texture, metallic luster
Density: 9.84 g/cm³ (one of the highest densities among rare earth metals)
Melting point: 1,663°C
Boiling point: 3,400°C
Thermal conductivity: 16.4 W/m·K
Electrical conductivity: 1.79 × 10⁷ S/m
Specific heat capacity: 0.154 J/g·K
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 9.9 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Crystal structure: Hexagonal close packing
Magnetic properties: Paramagnetic
Corrosion resistance: Moderate; can form a protective oxide film in dry air, easily oxidized in humid environment
Chemical reactivity: reacts with dilute acid (such as HCl, H₂SO₄) to generate hydrogen, easy to lose luster due to oxidation
Signal Word:
Danger
Hazard Statements:
H228: Flammable solid
H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Inner packaging: Vacuum-sealed bag to protect against contamination and moisture.
Outer packaging: Carton or wooden box, depending on size and weight.
Fragile targets: Special protective packaging is used to ensure safe transport.
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