Lutetium(III) bromide explained

Lutetium(III) bromide is a crystalline compound made of one lutetium atom and three bromine atoms.^[1] It takes the form of a white powder at room temperature. It is hygroscopic.^[1] It is odorless.

Properties

Reactions

Lutetium(III) bromide can be synthesized through the following reaction:^[2]

2 Lu(s) + 3 Br₂(g) → 2 LuBr₃(s)

If burned, lutetium(III) bromide may produce hydrogen bromide and metal oxide fumes.^[3]

Lutetium(III) bromide reacts to strong oxidizing agents.^[3]

Solubility

An experiment by T. Mioduski showed that the solubility of LuBr₃ in tetrahydrofuran at 21-23 °C was 0.30 g per 100 ml of solution.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Phillips. Sidney L.. Perry. Dale L.. Handbook of inorganic compounds. 1995. CRC Press. Boca Raton. 9780849386718. 232.
2. Web site: Winter. Mark. Lutetium»reactions of elements [WebElements Periodic Table]]. www.webelements.com. 22 December 2016.
3. Web site: Lutetian bromide. SDS. 22 December 2016.
4. Web site: Lutetium Bromide. Srdata. 22 December 2016.