Gadolinium Hydroxide

CAS #:

Linear Formula:

Gd(OH)3

MDL Number:

MFCD00269821

EC No.:

240-516-5

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(2N) 99% Gadolinium Hydroxide
GD-OH-02
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(2N5) 99.5% Gadolinium Hydroxide
GD-OH-025
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(3N) 99.9% Gadolinium Hydroxide
GD-OH-03
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(3N5) 99.95% Gadolinium Hydroxide
GD-OH-035
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(4N) 99.99% Gadolinium Hydroxide
GD-OH-04
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(5N) 99.999% Gadolinium Hydroxide
GD-OH-05
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Gadolinium Hydroxide Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula GdH3O3
Molecular Weight 208.27
Appearance powder and chunks
Melting Point 100 °C (212 °F)
Boiling Point N/A
Density N/A
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 208.93232
Monoisotopic Mass 208.93232

Gadolinium Hydroxide Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Codes 36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-36
RTECS Number N/A
Transport Information N/A
WGK Germany 3
MSDS / SDS

About Gadolinium Hydroxide

Hydroxide Formula Diagram (-OH)Gadolinium Hydroxide is a highly water insoluble crystalline Gadolinium source for uses compatible with higher (basic) pH enviroments. Hydroxide, the OH- anion composed of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, is commonly present in nature and is one of the most widely studied molecules in physical chemistry. Hydroxide compounds have diverse properties and uses, from base catalysis to detection of carbon dioxide. In a watershed 2013 experiment, scientists at JILA (the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics) achieved evaporative cooling of compounds for the first time using hydroxide molecules, a discovery that may lead to new methods of controlling chemical reactions and could impact a range of disciplines, including atmospheric science and energy production technologies. Gadolinium Hydroxide is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. 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 Hydroxide Synonyms

gadolinium(3+) trihydroxide

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Gd(OH)3
MDL Number MFCD00269821
EC No. 240-516-5
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
Pubchem CID 85434
IUPAC Name gadolinium(3+) trihydroxide
SMILES [Gd+3].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Gd.3H2O/h;3*1H2/q+3;;;/p-3
InchI Key ILCLBMDYDXDUJO-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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.

Related Elements

Gadolinium

See more Gadolinium products. Gadolinium (atomic symbol: Gd, atomic number: 64) is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element with an atomic radius of 157.25. Gadolinium Bohr ModelThe number of electrons in each of Gadolinium's shells is [2, 8, 18, 25, 9, 2] and its electron configuration is [Xe] 4f7 5d1 6s2. The gadolinium atom has a radius of 180 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 237 pm. Gadolinium was discovered by Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac in 1880 and first isolated by Lecoq de Boisbaudran in 1886. In its elemental form, gadolinium has a silvery-white appearance. Gadolinium is a rare earth or lanthanide element that possesses unique properties advantageous to specialized applications such as semiconductor fabrication and nuclear reactor shielding. Elemental Gadolinium PictureIt is utilized for both its high magnetic moment (7.94μ B) and in phosphors and scintillator crystals. When complexed with EDTA ligands, it is used as an injectable contrast agent for MRIs. The element is named after the Finnish chemist and geologist Johan Gadolin.

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