Gadolinium Fluoride
CAS NO: 13765-26-9 EINECS: 237-369-4
Molecular Formula: GdF3
Molecular Weight: 214.245
Properties: White powder, insoluble in water, soluble in strong acid.
Synonyms: Gadolinium trifluoride; gadolinium fluoride (III).
| CODE | GDF-4N/A174 | GDF-3N/A175 | GDF-2N/A176 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TREO>% | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| La2O3/REO>% | 99.99 | 99.9 | 99.0 |
| F->% | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Non-rare earth impurities<ppm | |||
| Fe2O3 | 10 | 20 | 50 |
| CaO | 20 | 50 | 100 |
| SiO2 | 20 | 50 | 100 |
| PbO | 10 | 20 | 50 |
| Al2O3 | 10 | 50 | 100 |
Application: Gadolinium fluoride is used as dopant for optical glass and gadolinium yttrium garnet for microwave. Gadolinium is used in the manufacture of metal. It can also be used as the electrolyte of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).
Packing: inner plastic and outer braided, net weight 25 / 50 kg.
Storage: keep in airtight, dry and cold place.
