Atomic Number 71 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 71 as atomic number?

The answer is Lutetium and there is so much cool stuff about Lutetium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Lutetium Overview

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.

Uses

It has no practical applications.

Atomic Mass

174,967

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Name Origin

Named for the ancient name of Paris, Lutecia.

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

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