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

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Lu?

The answer is Lutetium (Lu). However there is a lot of stuff about Lutetium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Lutetium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Lu (Lutetium)

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.

Description

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

Name Origin

Named for the ancient name of Paris, Lutecia.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

It has no practical applications.

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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