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Gadolinium Boride

CAS #:

12008-06-9

Linear Formula:

GdB₆

MDL Number:

MFCD00049942

EC No.:

234-530-0

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Gadolinium Boride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula	B₆Gd
Molecular Weight	222.12
Appearance	Purple to Blue Crystalline Powder or Powder and Pieces
Melting Point	2100 °C
Boiling Point	N/A
Density	5.31 g/cm³
Solubility in H2O	N/A
Exact Mass	222.984 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass	222.984 g/mol
Charge	N/A

Gadolinium Boride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word	N/A
Hazard Statements	N/A
Hazard Codes	N/A
RTECS Number	N/A
Transport Information	N/A
MSDS / SDS	Request MSDS / SDS

About Gadolinium Boride

Gadolinium Boride is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Borides are hard, high-melting materials with metal-like conductivity. They are stable to nonoxidizing acids but break down in strong oxidizing agents and strong alkalis. Borides are used in semiconductors, superconductors, diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, anti-ferromagnetic, turbine blades, and rocket nozzles. Borides have recently been discovered to be superconductive and ultra-incompressible. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Gadolinium Boride Synonyms

Gadolinium hexaboride, gadolinium(2+) pentacyclo[3.1.0.0^{1,3}.0^{2,4}.0^{4,6}]hexaborane-1,4-diuide

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	GdB₆
MDL Number	MFCD00049942
EC No.	234-530-0
Beilstein/Reaxys No.	N/A
Pubchem CID	25021694
IUPAC Name	N/A
SMILES	B12B3[B-]14B5[B-]23B45.[Gd+2]
InchI Identifier	InChI=1S/B6.Gd/c1-2-5(1)3-4(5)6(1,2)3;/q-2;+2
InchI Key	FYKPSYVUFHLGOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

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