Atomic Number of Lutetium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Lutetium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Lutetium (That most people don't know).

Lutetium Overview

Atomic Number

71

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Lu (Lutetium)

Description

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

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Georges Urbain

Year: 1907

Location: France

Name Origin

Named for the ancient name of Paris, Lutecia.

Atomic Mass

174,967

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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