Description

Gadolinium Bromide is an inorganic salt of the rare earth metal gadolinium. This compound is a crucial precursor material for advanced inorganic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized in the development of specialty phosphors, catalysts, and as a dopant in optical materials. Industries involved in electronics, chemical research, and luminescent material manufacturing are key users of this high-purity chemical.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Serves as a key dopant or precursor in the synthesis of inorganic phosphors for displays, lighting (LEDs), and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Used in the study and formulation of specialized catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Optical Material Fabrication: Employed as a doping agent in the manufacture of specialized glasses and crystals for lasers and fiber optics.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a precursor for depositing gadolinium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new rare earth chemistry and material properties.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Agent Research: Investigated as a potential starting material for developing novel contrast agents.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Gadolinium Bromide
CAS No.	13818-75-2
Molecular Formula	GdBr3
Molecular Weight	396.96 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Gadolinium(III) bromide; Gadolinium tribromide; Tribromogadolinium; Gadolinium bromide (GdBr3); UNII-8V71L2A7QN; Gadolinium bromide, anhydrous; Gadolinium(3+) tribromide
EINECS	237-510-5

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Bromide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP, to meet stringent specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GdBr3)	≥ 99.9% (anhydrous basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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