Description

Gadolinium Nitrate Hexahydrate is a highly pure inorganic salt of the rare earth element gadolinium. This compound is a critical precursor material valued for its role in advanced material synthesis and research applications. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent research.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key raw material for manufacturing gadolinium-based phosphors used in displays, lighting, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Used as a dopant to impart specific optical properties, such as UV absorption and refractive index modification, in high-tech glass and ceramic formulations.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of catalysts for organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Research: An important starting material for the synthesis of gadolinium-based contrast agents used in medical diagnostics.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in neutron absorption applications and as a component in control rod materials due to gadolinium's high neutron cross-section.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing gadolinium oxide (Gd₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating manufacturing.
• Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy: Employed as a standard or reagent in various analytical techniques and spectroscopic studies.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental compound for research in material science, chemistry, and physics laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Nitrate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	19598-90-4
Molecular Formula	Gd(NO₃)₃·6H₂O
Molecular Weight	451.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Gadolinium(III) nitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, gadolinium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Gadolinium trinitrate hexahydrate; Gadolinium nitrate (Gd(NO3)3) hexahydrate; UN1466
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Nitrate Hexahydrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Gd(NO₃)₃·6H₂O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Gd₂O₃ basis)	≥ 43.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Other Rare Earth Elements	≤ 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.