Gadolinium Nitrate

CAS Number: 52788-53-1

Molecular Formula: Gd(NO3)3

About Gadolinium Nitrate

Gadolinium Nitrate (CAS 10168-81-7) is increasingly pivotal within the United States nuclear energy sector, where it functions as a critical water-soluble neutron poison to regulate reactor reactivity and enhance safety protocols. Gadolinium(III) nitrate hexahydrate serves as an essential high purity fine chemicals bui...

Gadolinium Nitrate Specifications

CAS Number

52788-53-1

Molecular Formula

Gd(NO3)3

Molecular Weight

343.26 g/mol (anhydrous), 451.36 g/mol (hexahydrate)

IUPAC Name

gadolinium(3+) trinitrate

Canonical SMILES

[Gd+3].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-]

InChI Key

MWFSXYMZCVAQCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

52788-53-1

Molecular Formula

Gd(NO3)3

Molecular Weight

343.26 g/mol (anhydrous), 451.36 g/mol (hexahydrate)

IUPAC Name

gadolinium(3+) trinitrate

Canonical SMILES

[Gd+3].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-]

InChI Key

MWFSXYMZCVAQCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

343.26 g/mol (anhydrous), 451.36 g/mol (hexahydrate)

Precursor

A precursor to synthesize luminescent lanthanide nanoparticles for biosensing and imaging

Neutron Poison

A water-soluble neutron poison in heavy water nuclear reactors to control reactivity

Contrast Agent

A precursor for the formulation of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Raw Material

A raw material for the production of specialty glasses, ceramics, and phosphors

Doping Agent

A doping agent for gadolinium yttrium garnets used in microwave applications

Oxidizing Agent

An oxidizing agent used in chemical synthesis and as a precursor for other gadolinium compounds

Gadolinium Nitrate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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