Gadolinium(III) hydroxide hydrate (Gd(OH)3•xH2O)-Powder

(Gadolinium(III) hydroxide hydrate (Gd(OH)3•xH2O)-Powder)

CAS: 100634-91-1 Molecular Formula: Gd(OH)3•xH2O Purity: 99.9% Products Code: TR Specification Model: -100-325 Mesh Hazardous Class: NO EINECS No.: 240-516-5

Characteristic

Gadolinium(III) Hydroxide Hydrate 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.

Chemical formula：Gd(OH)3•xH2O

Molar mass：208.27 g/mol (anhydrous basis)

Appearance：powder and chunks

Melting Point：>350℃(lit.)

Application

Gadolinium Hydroxide is also called Gadolinium Hydrate,is used for making optical glass and dopant for Gadolinium Yttrium Garnets which have microwave applications. Gadolinium Hydroxide is also used for making green phosphors for color TV tubes. It is used in many quality assurance applications, such as line sources and calibration phantoms.    

(Gadolinium(III) hydroxide hydrate (Gd(OH)3•xH2O)-Powder)