Lutetium(III) bromide
Lutetium bromide is a crystalline compound made of one lutetium atom and three bromine atoms. It takes the form of a white powder at room temperature which is hygroscopic and odorless.
Properties
Formation and reactions
Lutetium bromide can be synthesized through the following reaction:If burned, lutetium bromide may produce hydrogen bromide and metal oxide fumes.
Lutetium bromide reacts to strong oxidizing agents.