Gadolinium Metal (Gd Metal)
| Product | Gadolinium Metal (Gd Metal) |
| Part Number | ME64 |
| Purity | 99%~99.9% |
| Density | 7.895 g/cm3 |
| CAS# | 7440-54-2 |
Gadolinium (Gd) is a silver white metal with ductility. Gadolinium has the highest thermal neutron capture surface, which can be used as a reactor control material and a protection material. Ultra-low temperature near absolute zero can be obtained by magnetizing and cooling gadolinium salt. Get a Quote Now! For other rare earth metals, please check our Rare Earth Metal catalog page.
Typical application of Gadolinium Metal (Gd Metal):
- Gadolinium (Gd) is used as the additive of SmCo magnet to ensure the performance does not change with temperature.
- Its water-soluble paramagnetic complex can improve the MRI signal of human body in medical treatment.
- It can also be used as solid-state magnetic cooling medium without the limitation of Carnot cycle.
- It is used as an inhibitor to control the chain reaction level of nuclear power plant to ensure the safety of nuclear reaction.
Typical Specification
| Purity | 3N | ||
| RE | % | 99 | |
| Gd/RE≥ | % | 99.9 | |
| Rare Earth Impurities | Y | % | ＜0.02 |
| La | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Ce | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Pr | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Nd | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Sm | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Eu | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Tb | % | ＜0.03 | |
| Dy | % | ＜0.02 | |
| Ho | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Er | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Tm | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Yb | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Lu | % | ＜0.01 | |
| Non-Re Impurities | Fe | % | ＜0.1 |
| Si | % | ＜0.05 | |
| Ca | % | 0.1 | |
* Special requirements are available on request.
Order Information
Inquiries and orders should include the following information:
- Quantity
- Purity (99%, 99.5%, or 99.9%)
Packing and Storage
Standard Packing: Packed in Drums.
Special package is available on request.
Physical Properties – Gadolinium Metal (Gd Metal)
| Appearance Form | Metal |
| Color | Silvery white metal |
| Melting Point | 1311°C |
| Boiling Point | 3233°C |
