Description

Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3), Praseodymium-Doped is a high-purity inorganic compound engineered for advanced optical and electronic applications. This material is valued for its unique luminescent properties, which are enhanced by the controlled introduction of praseodymium ions into the gadolinium oxide matrix. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the phosphor, specialty glass, ceramic, and nuclear industries, where precise material characteristics are paramount for product performance and reliability.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key dopant for producing specialized phosphors used in display technologies, lighting, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Imparts specific optical properties, such as UV absorption or refractive index modification, for high-performance lenses, filters, and laser components.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in control rod applications and as a neutron absorber due to gadolinium's high neutron capture cross-section.
• Catalyst Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in various chemical synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Solid-State Electronics: Used in the fabrication of dielectric layers, sensors, and other electronic components requiring stable oxide materials.
• Research & Development: A fundamental material for academic and industrial R&D in materials science, solid-state physics, and chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3), Praseodymium-Doped
CAS No.	68609-39-2
Molecular Formula	Gd2O3 (Pr-doped)
Molecular Weight	~362.50 g/mol (base Gd2O3)
Synonyms	Praseodymium Doped Gadolinium Oxide; Gadolinium(III) Oxide, Praseodymium doped; Gd2O3:Pr; Gadolinia, Praseodymium activated; Digadolinium Trioxide, Pr-doped; Rare Earth Oxide (Gd,Pr); Optical Grade Gadolinium Praseodymium Oxide
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3), Praseodymium-Doped is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including ICP-OES/MS, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and spectrophotometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, dopant concentration, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Gd2O3 structure
Assay (Gd2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (4N)
Praseodymium (Pr) Content	0.1% - 5.0% (Customizable)
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Non-Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 50 ppm total
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Customizable)
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0%

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