Atomic Mass 175 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 174,967 as atomic mass?

The answer is Lutetium. There is so much cool stuff about Lutetium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Lutetium Overview

Atomic Mass

174,967

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Atomic Number

71

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Description

Silvery-white, hard, dense, rare earth metal.

Atomic Symbol

Lu (Lutetium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Georges Urbain

Year: 1907

Location: France

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found with ytterbium in gadolinite and xenotime. Usually obtained from monazite sand which is ofter 50% rare earth by weight and 0.003% lutetium.

Name Origin

Named for the ancient name of Paris, Lutecia.

Uses

It has no practical applications.

Want to learn more details and data about Lutetium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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