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Gadolinium(III) nitrate hexahydrate

crystals and lumps, 99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Gadolinium hexahydrate trinitrate

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Linear Formula:
Gd(NO3)3 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
451.36
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99.9% trace metals basis

form

crystals and lumps

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: gadolinium

impurities

≤1500.0 ppm Trace Rare Earth Analysis

mp

91 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/Gd.3NO3.6H2O/c;3*2-1(3)4;;;;;;/h;;;;6*1H2/q+3;3*-1;;;;;;

InChI key

XWFVFZQEDMDSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Gadolinium(III) nitrate hexahydrate is a highly water-soluble crystalline oxidizing agent widely used as a precursor for the synthesis of specialty glasses, and ceramics and as a phosphor for light-emitting applications.

Application

Gadolinium(III) nitrate hexahydrate can be used:
  • As a precursor to synthesize Gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) nanoparticles for various applications such as photocatalysis and biomedical imaging.
  • As a dopant to prepare ZnO nanoparticles with enhanced room temperature ferromagnetism.
  • To prepare Ceria (CeO2)-based ceramics doped electrolytes for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs) .
  • As a raw material for the synthesis of Eu3+-Activated KGd2F7 red-emitting nanoparticles for white light-emitting diode.
  • In addition,it is also reported to producegreen light emission of Er3+-activated single-phased GdAlO3 phosphors for lighting applications.

Other Notes

Hydration may vary slightly

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Ox. Sol. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Growth of Gd2O3 nanoparticles inside mesoporous silica frameworks
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials : The Official Journal of the International Zeolite Association, 168, 221-224 (2013)
Synthesis and spectral studies of macrocyclic mono and bi nuclear Gandolium (III) complexes derived from Schiff's bases
Akilan P, et al
Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 10, 363-366 (2003)
Room-temperature synthesis of highly-efficient Eu3+-activated KGd2F7 red-emitting nanoparticles for white light-emitting diode
Yongqiang Zhong, et al
Nanomaterials, 12, 4397-4397 (2022)
Gadolinium doped ceria nanostructured oxide for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells
S.U. Costilla-Aguilar, et al
Journal of alloys and compounds, 878, 160444-160444 (2021)
Emerging green light emission of Er3+-activated single phased GdAlO3 phosphors for lighting applications
Pawan Kumar, et al.
Luminescence, 37, 2028-2040 (2022)

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