Description

Gadolinium Carbonate Dihydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element gadolinium. This compound is valued for its role as a critical precursor material in the synthesis of advanced gadolinium-based ceramics, phosphors, and specialty catalysts. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, catalysis, and materials science sectors for developing high-performance functional materials.

Application

• Precursor for Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃): A key starting material for producing high-purity gadolinium oxide, which is used in specialty glasses, phosphors, and ceramic capacitors.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Serves as an active component or dopant in catalysts for petroleum cracking and organic synthesis reactions.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Materials: Used in the formulation of X-ray intensifying screens, scintillators, and other photoluminescent materials.
• Electronic Ceramics: A dopant for manufacturing multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other dielectric materials to enhance performance characteristics.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new magnetic, optical, or catalytic properties of gadolinium compounds.
• Additive for Specialty Glasses: Used to modify the refractive index and radiation absorption properties of optical and technical glasses.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Gadolinium Carbonate Dihydrate
CAS No.	62399-11-5
Molecular Formula	Gd₂(CO₃)₃·2H₂O
Molecular Weight	461.60 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Digadolinium Tricarbonate Dihydrate; Gadolinium(III) Carbonate Dihydrate; Gadolinium Sesquicarbonate Dihydrate; Carbonic Acid, Gadolinium(3+) Salt, Dihydrate; Gadolinium Carbonate Hydrate; Gd₂(CO₃)₃·2H₂O
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Carbonate Dihydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling via ICP-OES, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for advanced material synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

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 degradation. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as Gd₂O₃)	≥ 44.0 %
Purity (Gd₂(CO₃)₃·2H₂O)	≥ 99.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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