Description

Gadolinium(III) Sulfate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element gadolinium, widely recognized for its paramagnetic properties. This compound is essential in research and industrial applications where high-purity rare earth materials are required. It serves as a critical precursor and functional material for manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Research: Used as a precursor for synthesizing gadolinium-based contrast agents due to its paramagnetic Gd³⁺ ion.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Materials: A key starting material in the production of phosphors for displays, lighting, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Glass and Ceramics Manufacturing: Imparts specific optical and thermal properties to specialty glasses and ceramic composites.
• Nuclear Applications: Utilized in neutron absorption and shielding materials because of gadolinium's high neutron capture cross-section.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Acts as a fundamental reagent for preparing other gadolinium compounds and complexes in academic and industrial R&D.
• Dopant for Optical Fibers: Employed to dope glass fibers to create amplifiers for optical communication systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium(III) Sulfate
CAS No.	13628-54-1
Molecular Formula	Gd2(SO4)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	602.68 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Digadolinium trisulfate; Gadolinium sesquisulfate; Gadolinium sulfate (Gd2(SO4)3); Gadolinium(3+) sulfate; Sulfuric acid, gadolinium(3+) salt (3:2); UNII-6E6P4VW86R; Gadolinium sulphate
EINECS	237-123-8

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium(III) Sulfate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing results from techniques such as ICP-OES, titration, and XRD are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical 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 to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Gd2(SO4)3)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Gd2O3 basis)	≥ 44.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 0.1% (total)

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