Atomic Symbol 71 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 71?

The answer is Lutetium (Lu). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Lutetium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Lutetium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Lu (Lutetium)

Description

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

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.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

It has no practical applications.

Name Origin

Named for the ancient name of Paris, Lutecia.

Discovery

Discovered By: Georges Urbain

Year: 1907

Location: France

Atomic Number

71

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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