Description

Gadolinium Carbonate is an inorganic rare earth compound with the chemical formula Gd2(CO3)3. This material serves as a crucial precursor for synthesizing high-purity gadolinium oxide and other gadolinium-based chemicals, which are essential in advanced technological sectors. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty glass industries.

Application

• Phosphor & Luminescent Material Production: A key raw material for manufacturing gadolinium-activated phosphors used in displays and lighting.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Employed as a precursor for catalysts in petroleum refining and organic synthesis processes.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used to produce gadolinium-containing glasses with unique optical properties for lenses and radiation shielding.
• Magnetic Material Precursor: A starting material in the production of gadolinium-based alloys and compounds for magnetic refrigeration and data storage.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial research involving rare earth chemistry.
• Nuclear Applications: Potential use in neutron-absorbing materials and control rods due to gadolinium's high neutron capture cross-section.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Carbonate
CAS No.	5895-49-8
Molecular Formula	Gd2(CO3)3
Molecular Weight	442.56 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Digadolinium Tricarbonate; Carbonic Acid, Gadolinium(3+) Salt (3:2); Gadolinium(3+) Carbonate; Gadolinium Sesquicarbonate; Gadolinium(III) Carbonate; Rare Earth Carbonate (Gd); Gd2(CO3)3
EINECS	227-575-1

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Carbonate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards, with traceability from raw materials to final product. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Gd2O3)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Gd2(CO3)3)	≥ 99.9 % (REO basis)
Loss on Ignition	≤ 35.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
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.