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Gadolinium foil, 0.1mm (0.004in) thick, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
$237.40 - $712.21
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 7440-54-2 |
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Molecular Formula | Gd |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 157.25 |
MDL Number | MFCD00011022 |
InChI Key | UIWYJDYFSGRHKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | atom, gadolinio, unii-au0v1lm3jt, trihydride, au0v1lm3jt, foil, 3n, gadolinium, elemental, ingot, gadolinium, chips, compounds |
PubChem CID | 23982 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:33375 |
IUPAC Name | gadolinium |
SMILES | [Gd] |
Description
Oxide of Gadolinium foil is used in the control rods of some nuclear reactors. It is used as nuclear control rod material. Neutron shielding, phosphor activator, catalyst, scavenger for oxygen in titanium production. A metal element that is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other imaging methods. It has been used in making gadolinium yttrium garnets, which have microwave applications.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Packaged under argon
Chemical Identifiers
7440-54-2 | |
157.25 | |
UIWYJDYFSGRHKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
23982 | |
gadolinium |
Gd | |
MFCD00011022 | |
atom, gadolinio, unii-au0v1lm3jt, trihydride, au0v1lm3jt, foil, 3n, gadolinium, elemental, ingot, gadolinium, chips, compounds | |
CHEBI:33375 | |
[Gd] |
Specifications
Silver | |
Gd | |
UN3178 | |
atom, gadolinio, unii-au0v1lm3jt, trihydride, au0v1lm3jt, foil, 3n, gadolinium, elemental, ingot, gadolinium, chips, compounds | |
UIWYJDYFSGRHKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
gadolinium | |
23982 | |
99.9% | |
≈0.49g/25x25mm | |
Gadolinium foil, 0.1mm (0.004 in.) thick |
7440-54-2 | |
MFCD00011022 | |
25 x 25 mm | |
Insoluble in water. Soluble in dilute acid. | |
[Gd] | |
157.25 | |
CHEBI:33375 | |
Air and moisture sensitive | |
Foil | |
(REO) |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H228-H260
Flammable solid.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
P210-P223-P231+P232-P240-P241-P280-P335+P334-P370+P378q-P501c
H228-H260
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 231-162-2
RTECSNumber : LW3850000
TSCA : Yes
storageNote1 :
- Packaged under argon
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only