Lutetium(III) bromide is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula LuBr3. It exists as a colorless anhydrous solid. From aqueous solution, a hydrated form crystallizes .

Properties Formation and reactions Lutetium(III) bromide can be synthesized through the following reaction: 2 Lu(s) + 3 Br2(g) → 2 LuBr3(s)

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

Lutetium(III) bromide reacts to strong oxidizing agents.

See also Lanthanide tribromide

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