Description

Gadolinium(III) Acetate Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare-earth element gadolinium. This compound is valued for its paramagnetic properties and serves as a crucial precursor in advanced material synthesis and research. It is primarily sought by industries and laboratories involved in catalysis, electronics, and specialized chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for organic reactions and polymerization processes.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Acts as a key dopant material in the production of luminescent materials and display phosphors.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Research: Serves as a starting material for developing gadolinium-based contrast agents.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source material for depositing gadolinium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Glass and Ceramic Additive: Imparts specific optical and electronic properties to specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in fundamental research on rare-earth chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium(III) Acetate Hydrate
CAS No.	100587-93-7
Molecular Formula	Gd(CH₃COO)₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 334.37 g/mol (hydrate weight varies)
Synonyms	Gadolinium Acetate Hydrate; Gadolinium Triacetate Hydrate; Acetic Acid, Gadolinium(3+) Salt, Hydrate; Gadolinium(3+) Acetate Hydrate; Tris(acetato-O)gadolinium Hydrate; Gadolinium Acetate; Gadolinium(III) Acetate
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium(III) Acetate Hydrate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. All materials undergo rigorous quality testing, including analysis for metal content and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal specifications is provided with each shipment to ensure compliance with your research and production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Gd₂O₃ basis)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% total

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