Formula: Gd2O3 CAS No.: 12064-62-9 Molecular Weight: 362.50 Density: 7.407 g/cm3 Melting point: 2,420° C Appearance: White powder Solubility: Insoluble in water, moderately soluble in strong mineral acids Stability: Slightly hygroscopic Multilingual: GadoliniumOxid, Oxyde De Gadolinium, Oxido Del Gadolinio |
Gadolinium Oxide, also called Gadolinia, is used for making optical glass and Gadolinium Yttrium Garnets which have microwave applications. High purity of Gadolinium Oxide is used for making phosphors for colour TV tube. Cerium Oxide (in the form of Gadolinium doped ceria) creates an electrolyte with both high ionic conductivity and low operating temperatures that are optimal for cost-effective production of fuel cells. 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. |