Lutetium

Lutetium is a rare earth element with uses in positron emission tomography (PET) scanners and in high-temperature superconductors.

Atomic Structure

lutetium atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	71
Symbol	Lu
Atomic Mass	175.00 u
Electron Configuration	[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹ 6s²
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Lutetium

Used in positron emission tomography (PET) scanners for medical diagnostics.
Employed in high-performance superconductors and in research applications.