Description

Gadolinium Iodide is an inorganic salt of the rare earth metal gadolinium, widely utilized in specialized chemical synthesis and advanced material research. Its unique properties make it a valuable precursor for manufacturing high-performance phosphors, scintillators, and other functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of optoelectronics, specialty glass, and nuclear technology.

Application

• Phosphor and Scintillator Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing gadolinium-based phosphors used in X-ray intensifying screens, CT scanners, and other medical imaging devices.
• Optical Material Synthesis: Serves as a dopant or precursor in the fabrication of specialty glasses and crystals for lasers and infrared optics.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a source material in CVD processes to deposit thin films of gadolinium-containing compounds for electronic and protective coatings.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories as a starting material for synthesizing novel organometallic complexes and catalysts.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for applications in neutron detection and shielding due to gadolinium's high neutron capture cross-section.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Iodide
CAS No.	13572-98-0
Molecular Formula	GdI3
Molecular Weight	537.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Gadolinium triiodide; Gadolinium(III) iodide; Gadolinium iodide (GdI3); Tris(iodo)gadolinium; Gadolinium iodide anhydrous; UNII-9F6S5B8U4W; Gadolinium iodine compound
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Iodide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, trace metal impurities, and physical characteristics. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GdI3)	≥ 99.9% (Anhydrous basis)
Assay (Gd)	≥ 29.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 0.1% total
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%

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