Description

Gadolinium Nitrate, Pentahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element gadolinium, supplied as a pentahydrate crystalline solid. This compound is valued for its paramagnetic properties and serves as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical processes. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, catalysis, and optical materials sectors seeking a reliable source of high-quality gadolinium ions.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key raw material for manufacturing gadolinium-based phosphors used in displays, lighting, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of catalysts for organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Glass and Ceramic Additive: Imparts specific optical and thermal properties to specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing gadolinium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for studying rare earth chemistry and developing new materials.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in neutron absorption and shielding applications due to gadolinium's high neutron capture cross-section.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Nitrate, Pentahydrate
CAS No.	52788-53-1
Molecular Formula	Gd(NO3)3·5H2O
Molecular Weight	451.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Gadolinium(III) nitrate pentahydrate; Nitric acid, gadolinium(3+) salt, pentahydrate; Gadolinium trinitrate pentahydrate; Gadolinium nitrate (Gd(NO3)3) pentahydrate; UN1462
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Nitrate, Pentahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and strong oxidizer properties, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and stored separately from combustible or reducing materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Gd(NO3)3·5H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Gadolinium (Gd) Content	≥ 34.8%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%

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