Description

Digadolinium Oxide Silicate is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial importance. This material is valued for its unique optical and electronic properties derived from the rare-earth gadolinium ion. It serves as a critical advanced material for manufacturers and researchers in high-tech sectors requiring precise chemical and physical characteristics. Key industries include specialty glass, phosphors, and advanced ceramics.

Application

• Specialty Glass and Optical Components: Used as a dopant or additive to modify refractive index, thermal stability, and radiation shielding properties in high-performance lenses and windows.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Materials: Acts as a host matrix or activator in phosphors for displays, lighting (LEDs), and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Advanced Ceramics: Employed in the formulation of technical ceramics for electronics, where its properties can enhance dielectric behavior or thermal management.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized chemical synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials with magnetic, optical, or catalytic functionalities.
• Nuclear Applications: Potential use in radiation detection or shielding materials due to gadolinium's high neutron absorption cross-section.

Basic Information

Product Name	Digadolinium Oxide Silicate
CAS No.	12207-95-3
Molecular Formula	Gd2O3·SiO2 (commonly represented)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Digadolinium Silicate; Gadolinium Silicate Oxide; Gadolinium Oxosilicate; Silicic Acid, Gadolinium Salt; Gadolinium(III) Silicate; Gadolinium Sesquisilicate; REacton® (Gadolinium Silicate); Gadolinium Silicon Oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Digadolinium Oxide Silicate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, particle size, and chemical composition. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high consistency, from research to industrial-scale production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Gd2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Rare Earth Oxides)	≥ 99.99%
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) Content	On specification
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)
Loss on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Trace Metal Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total

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