Lu

Lutetium

Element 71 · Lanthanide · Period 6, Group 3

Solid · Discovered 1907

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number71
Atomic Mass174.9667u
Electron Configuration[Xe]6s2 4f14 5d1
Electronegativity1.27Pauling
Atomic Radius221pm
Ionization Energy5.426eV
Oxidation States+3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1936K
Boiling Point3675K
Density9.84g/cm³
Group BlockLanthanide
Year Discovered1907