Lutetium (Lu): Medical Imaging HREE

Overview

• Atomic Number: 71 | Production: ~600 tonnes/year
• Primary use: PET scanner detectors (Lu-based crystals)
• Secondary use: Catalysts

Applications

• Lutetium oxyorthosilicate (LSO) crystals in PET scanners
• Catalysts for chemical processing
• Research applications

Market Drivers

• Medical imaging device sales (PET scanners)
• Emerging market healthcare infrastructure
• Cancer detection and treatment planning

Investment Profile

• Bundled HREE exposure through integrated producers
• Healthcare sector growth provides demand tailwind