Description

Gadolinium Carbonate Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element gadolinium. This compound serves as a crucial precursor material for synthesizing advanced gadolinium-based ceramics, phosphors, and specialty catalysts. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, catalysis, and materials science sectors seeking consistent quality and reliable supply for their development and production processes.

Application

• Phosphor & Luminescent Material Production: A key starting material for manufacturing gadolinium-activated phosphors used in displays, lighting, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Specialty Ceramics & Glass: Used as a dopant or additive to produce ceramics and glasses with specific magnetic, optical, or thermal properties.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating gadolinium-based catalysts employed in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A source material for depositing gadolinium oxide (Gd₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for developing new magnetic materials, contrast agents, and advanced inorganic compounds.
• Nuclear Industry: Potential use in neutron-absorbing materials and control rods due to gadolinium's high neutron capture cross-section.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Gadolinium Carbonate Hydrate
CAS No.	38245-36-2
Molecular Formula	Gd₂(CO₃)₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (hydrate form variable)
Synonyms	Digadolinium Tricarbonate Hydrate; Gadolinium(III) Carbonate Hydrate; Carbonic Acid, Gadolinium(3+) Salt, Hydrate; Gadolinium Carbonate; Gadolinium Sesquicarbonate Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Carbonate Hydrate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay (Gd₂O₃ content), impurity profiles via ICP-OES/MS, and loss on drying. Our quality commitment aligns with industrial and research-grade material standards.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Assay (as Gd₂O₃)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Gd/TREM)	≥ 99.9 %
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Rare Earth Impurities	Contact for details
Non-Rare Earth Impurities (ICP)	Contact for details

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