Description

Gadolinium(III) Chloride is an inorganic salt of the rare earth metal gadolinium, widely recognized for its paramagnetic properties and role as a key precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This high-purity compound is essential for applications demanding precise chemical behavior and exceptional quality control. It is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents, phosphors, and specialty catalysts.

Application

• MRI Contrast Agent Precursor: A fundamental starting material for synthesizing gadolinium-based complexes used in medical diagnostic imaging.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Materials: Used in the production of dopants for scintillators, X-ray intensifying screens, and LED phosphors.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Glass and Ceramic Additive: Imparts specific optical and electronic properties to specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source material for depositing gadolinium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating processes.
• Nuclear Applications: Utilized in neutron absorption and shielding materials due to gadolinium's high thermal neutron capture cross-section.
• Research & Development: A vital reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new materials science and chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Gadolinium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	10138-52-0
Molecular Formula	GdCl3 (often hydrated as GdCl3·xH2O)
Molecular Weight	263.61 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Gadolinium trichloride; Gadolinium chloride (GdCl3); Trichlorogadolinium; Gadolinium(3+) chloride; Gadolinium(III) chloride anhydrous; Gadolinium chloride anhydrous; Rare earth chloride
EINECS	233-402-9

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium(III) Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability.

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 (GdCl3)	≥ 99.9% (Anhydrous basis)
Assay (Gd2O3)	≥ 44.0%
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution

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