Description

Gadolinium Fluoride (GdF3) is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element gadolinium. This compound is valued for its unique optical and electronic properties, making it a critical material in advanced technology sectors. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of optics, electronics, and nuclear technology for its specialized performance characteristics.

Application

• Optical Coatings & Glass Manufacturing: Used as a dopant or component in fluoride glasses and specialized optical coatings for lenses, fibers, and laser systems due to its low phonon energy and high transparency in the infrared region.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Serves as a host matrix or activator in the production of upconversion phosphors and other luminescent materials for displays, lighting, and bio-imaging probes.
• Nuclear Industry: Employed as a neutron absorber or in control rod applications because of gadolinium's exceptionally high thermal neutron capture cross-section.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in various organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, leveraging its Lewis acidity.
• Electronic Ceramics: A precursor material in the fabrication of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other electronic components.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a source material in CVD processes to deposit gadolinium-containing thin films for semiconductor and optical devices.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Gadolinium Fluoride
CAS No.	13765-26-9
Molecular Formula	GdF3
Molecular Weight	214.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Gadolinium trifluoride; Gadolinium(III) fluoride; Trifluorogadolinium; Gadolinium fluoride (GdF3); UNII-9F0K843Q6K; Gadolinium fluoride, anhydrous; Gadolinium(3+) trifluoride
EINECS	237-371-6

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Fluoride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP-MS, to ensure it meets the high-purity requirements of advanced applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and incompatible with strong acids and strong bases. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GdF3)	≥ 99.9% (4N)
Assay (Gd2O3 basis)	≥ 84.0%
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)

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