Description

Gadolinium Acetate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element gadolinium. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced material synthesis and research applications. It is primarily utilized by industries and research institutions focused on catalysis, electronics, and specialized chemical manufacturing. Consistent quality and reliable supply are critical for ensuring the performance of downstream products and processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a starting material for producing gadolinium-containing ceramics, glasses, and thin films.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing gadolinium oxide (Gd₂O₃) films in semiconductor fabrication.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in research for developing contrast agents and other specialized pharmaceutical compounds.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a high-purity analytical standard and research chemical in academic and industrial labs.
• Dopant for Optical Materials: Incorporated into host matrices to modify the luminescent or magnetic properties of materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Acetate
CAS No.	16056-77-2
Molecular Formula	Gd(CH₃COO)₃·xH₂O (Hydrate form common)
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 334.37 g/mol (Contact for hydrate details)
Synonyms	Gadolinium(III) acetate; Gadolinium triacetate; Acetic acid, gadolinium(3+) salt; Gadolinium acetate hydrate; Gadolinium ethanoate; Gd(OAc)₃; Gadolinium(3+) triacetate
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Gd₂O₃ basis)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 50 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.