Description

Gadolinium(II) Selenide is a rare earth chalcogenide compound with significant semiconducting and magnetic properties. This material is crucial for advanced research and development in cutting-edge electronic and optical technologies. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the semiconductor, spintronics, and infrared optics sectors for its unique electronic structure.

Application

• Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential material for novel semiconductor devices due to its narrow bandgap properties.
• Spintronics: Used in fundamental research for developing next-generation data storage and quantum computing components that leverage electron spin.
• Infrared (IR) Optics: Serves as a material for IR-transmitting windows, lenses, and detectors in specialized optical systems.
• Thermoelectric Materials: Explored for converting waste heat into electrical energy in high-temperature applications.
• Magnetic Studies: Employed as a model compound in solid-state physics to study magnetic ordering and interactions in reduced dimensions.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in specific chemical synthesis processes under investigation.
• Phosphor Precursor: Can be used as a starting material in the synthesis of specialized luminescent materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium(II) Selenide
CAS No.	12024-81-6
Molecular Formula	GdSe
Molecular Weight	226.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Gadolinium monoselenide; Gadolinium selenide (GdSe); Digadolinium triselenide (incorrect but common); Gadolinium(2+) selenide; EINECS 234-690-6
EINECS	234-690-6

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium(II) Selenide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and advanced material development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black crystalline pieces or powder
Identification (XRD)	Consistent with GdSe phase
Purity (GdSe Basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% and 99.999% available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total
Oxygen Content	< 0.5%
Particle Size (Optional)	Custom mesh sizes available

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.