Product Description:

1.Name : Gadolinium Metal

2.Appearance: gray metal block

3.Formula: Gd

4.Formula weight: 157.25

5.CAS No.: 7440-54-2

6. EINECS No.: 231-162-2

7.Density: 7.886 g/cm3

8. Melting point: 1313°C

Applications:

1. Gadolinium has the highest thermal neutron capture cross section and can be used as a reactor control material and a structural material to prevent nuclear radiation.

2. Gadolinium can also be used as an additive for new magnetic materials yttrium iron garnet and yttrium aluminum garnet. The ultra-low temperature close to absolute zero (0.002K) can be obtained by magnetizing and cooling gadolinium salts.

3. Used as magnetic material

Specifications:

Safety: 

Dangerous goods signs: F, Xi

Hazard category code: 15-36/38

Safety Instructions: 43-7/8-26-Never use water.

Dangerous Goods Transport Number: UN 3208 4.3/PG 3

WGK Germany: 3

RTECS No.: LW3850000

F:1

TSCA: Yes

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group :III