Atomic Mass of Lutetium (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...) 2022

Each atom has its own properties, including Lutetium. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Lutetium weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 174,967. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Lutetium that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Lutetium Overview

Lutetium Atomic Mass

174,967

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Description

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

Atomic Symbol

Lu (Lutetium)

Atomic Number

71

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Discovery

Discovered By: Georges Urbain

Year: 1907

Location: France

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

It has no practical applications.

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.

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

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