Gadolinium Oxide, also calledGadolinia, 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.

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Standard Specifications

1.Basic Information

UPAC name: Gadolinium (III) oxide

Other names: Gadolinium oxide, gadolinium sesquioxide, gadolinium trioxide

Molecular formula: Gd2O3

Molar mass: 362.50 g/mol

CAS: 12064-62-9

EINECS: 235-060-9

2. Properties

Gadolinium(III) oxide (archaically gadolinia) is an inorganic compound with the formula Gd2O3. 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.

white odorless powder

Density 7.407 g/cm3

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