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Gadolinium

Atomic No. 64 Gd Gadolinium

About Gadolinium

Gadolinium is a lanthanide with atomic number 64 that predominantly forms compounds in the +3 oxidation state. Gadolinium has useful magnetic properties, and certain isotopes absorb neutrons strongly. Activated gadolinium oxysulfide is used in radiation imaging screens and scintillators, with the activator controlling its light emission.

Properties

Atomic Number
64
Atomic Symbol
Gd
Atomic Mass
157.25
CAS No.
7440-54-2
Density
7.901 g/cm³
Series
lanthanoid
Melting Point
1,313°C
Boiling Point
3,250°C
Thermal Conductivity
0.11 W/cm °C
Heat of Fusion
10 kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization
305 kJ/mol
Electronegativity
1.2 pauling
Crystal Structure
Hexagonal
Electrical Conductivity
770000 S/m

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