Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3)-Pieces

Characteristic

 

Gadolinium(III) oxide (archaically gadolinia) is an inorganic compound with the formula Gd2 O3. It is one of the most commonly available forms of the rare-earth element gadolinium, derivatives of which are potential contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging.

Chemical formula：Gd2O3

Molar mass： 362.50 g/mol

Appearance： white odorless powder

Density： 7.07 g/cm3 

Melting point： 2,420 °C (4,390 °F; 2,690 K)

Solubility in water：insoluble

Solubility product (Ksp)：1.8×10−23

Solubility： soluble in acid

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：+53,200·10−6 cm3/mol

Crystal structure：Monoclinic, cubic

 

Application

 

Gadolinium(III) oxide is used for vacuum deposition, synthesis of raw material for intermediates.