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Gadolinium Oxide

Gadolinium Oxide

CAS Number: 12064-62-9

Molecular Formula: Gd2O3

About Gadolinium Oxide

Metallurgical and operational efficiency of our Gadolinium Oxide formulations relies on an exceptionally low trace rare-earth impurity profile and precisely managed physical particle morphology. In nuclear and electronics applications, structural and chemical uniformity is critical. The presence of unauthorised trace r...

Synonyms

  • Gd.O
  • Gadolinium oxide (x:x)
  • AC1L4LTF
  • Gd2-O3
  • gadolinium(3+); oxygen(2-)
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Gadolinium Oxide Specifications

CAS Number
12064-62-9
Molecular Formula
Gd2O3
Molecular Weight
362.50 g/mol
IUPAC Name
bis(gadolinium(3+));tris(oxygen(2-))
Canonical SMILES
[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Gd+3].[Gd+3]
InChI Key
CMIHHWBVHJVIGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/2Gd.3O/q2*+3;3*-2
EINECS Number
235-060-9
MDL Number
MFCD00011026
HSN No
28469090
Melting Point (Experimental)
2420°C
Density (Experimental)
7.64 g/cm³ (solid)
Gadolinium Oxide TREM
99.999%
Molecular Weight
362.50 g/mol
Physical appearance
White powder or whitish odorless powder
Melting Point
2330 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point
3900 °C
Hazard Classes and Categories
Eye Irrit. 2 (23.3%), Aquatic Acute 1 (40.5%), Aquatic Chronic 1 (40.5%)
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264+P265, P273, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P317, P391, and P501 Aquatic Acute 1 (40.5%)

Nuclear Burnable Poisons & Control Rods

Extensively utilised as a burnable neutron absorber in nuclear fuel pellets (UO₂-Gd₂O₃ matrices) and control rod assemblies due to the exceptionally high microscopic neutron capture cross-section of the gadolinium atom

Superalloy Grain Refinement

Blended into nickel-, cobalt-, and iron-based superalloys to inhibit grain growth and improve high-temperature creep resistance in gas turbines and aerospace exhaust components

Specialty Optical & Laser Crystals

Functions as a vital chemical host matrix and dopant for synthesizing gadolinium gallium garnet (GGG) substrates and magneto-optical thin films

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)

Deployed as an efficient co-dopant in ceria-based electrolytes (Gadolinium-Doped Ceria, or GDC) to drastically elevate oxygen-ion conductivity at reduced operating temperatures. Technical Ceramic Stabilizers: Integrated into advanced engineering ceramics to enhance fracture toughness and structural stability under sustained thermal and mechanical fatigue.

Contrast Agent

A contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to enhance signal intensity and visibility of tissues, organs, and abnormalities

Neutron Absorber

A neutron absorber in nuclear reactor control rods to regulate fission reactions and enhance reactor safety

Host Material

A host material in solid-state lasers and for developing sensors and luminescent materials

Electrolyte

An electrolyte in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) for efficient energy generation

Dopant

A dopant in optical glass, YAG, and LGSO crystals to enhance optical and luminescent properties

Scintillator Material

A scintillator material in X-ray cassettes and computer tomography for medical radiography and security screening

Raw Material

A raw material for the production of metal gadolinium and various fluorescent compounds

Sintering Aid

A sintering aid and catalyst in various chemical and electronic industrial processes

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  1. Gd.O
  2. Gadolinium oxide (x:x)
  3. AC1L4LTF
  4. Gd2-O3
  5. gadolinium(3+); oxygen(2-)

Gadolinium Oxide FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

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

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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