Lutetium Price Today — USD/kg | Critical Minerals HQ
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Lutetium is the heaviest and rarest of the stable rare earth elements. It is used in PET scan technology, specialized catalysts, and is being investigated for next-generation solid-state batteries.
Top Uses of Lutetium
- PET scanner detectors (lutetium oxyorthosilicate)
- Petroleum refining catalysts
- Cancer treatment radiopharmaceuticals
- Solid-state battery research
Top Lutetium Producing Countries
- China
- United States
- Australia
Why Lutetium Is a Critical Mineral
Lutetium is critical for modern PET scanning diagnostics and is emerging as a key material in next-generation medical treatments and batteries.
Related Critical Minerals
- Gadolinium —
- Erbium —
- Holmium —
- Thulium —
- Ytterbium —
Frequently Asked Questions about Lutetium
What is the price of lutetium today?
Critical Minerals HQ tracks the live lutetium price in USD/kg, refreshed every 15 minutes during market hours from institutional pricing feeds.
What is lutetium used for?
Lutetium is the heaviest and rarest of the stable rare earth elements. It is used in PET scan technology, specialized catalysts, and is being investigated for next-generation solid-state batteries.
Which countries produce the most lutetium?
The leading producers of lutetium are China, United States, Australia, according to the latest USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries.
Why is lutetium considered a critical mineral?
Lutetium is critical for modern PET scanning diagnostics and is emerging as a key material in next-generation medical treatments and batteries.