71 Lu

Lutetium

Lanthanide
Atomic number71
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic mass174.97
Electron configuration[Xe]4f¹⁴ 5d¹ 6s²
Oxidation states+3
Electronegativity1.27
Melting point1,652 °C
Boiling point3,402 °C
Density9.84 g/cm³
Crystal structureClose-packed hexagonal
Period6
Blockf
Discovered1,907
Crustal abundance0.8 ppm

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