Description

Gadolinium Bromide is an inorganic salt of the rare earth metal gadolinium, widely recognized for its paramagnetic properties and utility in advanced material synthesis. This compound is essential for research and industrial processes where high-purity rare earth halides are required. It serves as a critical precursor in the manufacturing of specialty phosphors, optical materials, and as a dopant in solid-state chemistry. Key industries relying on this material include electronics, catalysis, and academic research institutions.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Acts as a key dopant or host material in the synthesis of advanced phosphors for displays, lighting (LEDs), and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Optical and Laser Crystal Growth: Used as a starting material for growing single crystals with specific optical properties for laser and photonic applications.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing gadolinium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating technologies.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring the chemistry of rare earth elements, magnetic materials, and novel inorganic compounds.
• Glass and Ceramic Modification: Used to impart specific refractive index or stability properties to specialty glasses and ceramics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Bromide
CAS No.	30010-20-9
Molecular Formula	GdBr3
Molecular Weight	396.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Gadolinium(III) bromide; Gadolinium tribromide; Tribromogadolinium; Gadolinium bromide (GdBr3); UNII-9K6N5V8S5F; Gadolinium bromide, anhydrous; Gadolinium bromide (GdBr3), (OC-6-11)-
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Bromide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and titration methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal content, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the product should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GdBr3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (Gd)	≥ 99.9% (Rare Earth Basis)
Trace Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water

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