Gadolinium oxide

Synonym(s):Digadolinium trioxide;Gadolinia;Gadolinium oxide;Gadolinium trioxide;Gadolinium(III) oxide

CAS NO.：12064-62-9
Empirical Formula: Gd2O3
Molecular Weight: 362.5
MDL number: MFCD00011026
EINECS: 235-060-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-02-23 21:28:46

What is Gadolinium oxide?

Chemical properties

white powder

The Uses of Gadolinium oxide

Neutron shields; catalysts; dielectric ceramics; filament coatings; special glasses; TV phosphor activator; lasers, masers, and telecommunication; laboratory reagent.

The Uses of Gadolinium oxide

Gadolinium(III) oxide is used as a raw material for various fluorescent compounds, absorption material in atomic reactions, nuclear fuels, magnetic bubble material and screen-sensitivity increasing material. It is also used in glass and electronic industries. It also acts as a neutron shield, a catalyst, a dielectric ceramic and is used for filament coatings, special glasses, lasers, masers and telecommunication. It also serves as a laboratory reagent. It plays an important role as a potential contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of Gadolinium oxide

Melting point:	2330 °C(lit.)
Density	7.407 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	no restrictions.
solubility	Aqueous Acid (Slightly)
form	nanopowder
color	White
Specific Gravity	7.407
Water Solubility	insoluble
Crystal Structure	Cubic
Merck	14,4326
CAS DataBase Reference	12064-62-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) (12064-62-9)

Safety information for Gadolinium oxide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.