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Gadolinium foil, 0.1mm (0.004in) thick, 99.9% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Oxide of Gadolinium foil is used in the control rods of some nuclear reactors. It is used as nuclear control rod material. Neutron shielding, phosphor activator, catalyst, scavenger for oxygen in titanium production. A metal element that is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other imaging methods. It has been used in making gadolinium yttrium garnets, which have microwave applications.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Packaged under argon
Specifications
Color
Silver
Quantity
50 x 50 mm
UN Number
UN3178
Solubility Information
Insoluble in water. Soluble in dilute acid.
Percent Purity
99.9%
Sensitivity
Air and moisture sensitive
Weight
≈0.49g/25x25mm
Form
Foil
Assay
(REO)
Chemical Name or Material
Gadolinium foil, 0.1mm (0.004 in.) thick
Hazard Category
H228-H260
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H228-H260
Flammable solid.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P223-P231+P232-P240-P241-P280-P335+P334-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
231-162-2
RTECSNumber
LW3850000
TSCA
Yes
storageNote1
- Packaged under argon
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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