Lutetium (Lu) Properties and Facts

Element 71 - Lanthanide

What are the basic properties of Lutetium?

Lutetium (symbol: Lu) is a lanthanide with atomic number 71. Its atomic mass is 174.97 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 3.

What is the electron configuration of Lutetium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹ 6s²

What are the physical properties of Lutetium?

Melting point: 1925.0 K
Boiling point: 3675.0 K
Density: 9.84 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Lutetium?

  • Lu-175: 97.41% abundance
  • Lu-176: 2.59% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Lutetium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in rare earth minerals

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