Gadolinium sputtering target, 76.2mm dia x 3.18mm thick, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

 

Gadolinium is use in neutron radiography and in shielding of nuclear reactors. Used in nuclear marine propulsion systems, used for decarboxylation of oxaloacetic acid, convertion of orto- to para-hydrogen and polymerization of ethylene. It is also used for making gadolinium yttrium, fabrication, color TV tubes, compact discs and computer memory.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7440-54-2
• Molecular Formula: Gd
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 157.25
• MDL Number: MFCD00011022
• InChI Key: UIWYJDYFSGRHKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: atom, gadolinio, unii-au0v1lm3jt, trihydride, au0v1lm3jt, foil, 3n, gadolinium, elemental, ingot, gadolinium, chips, compounds
• PubChem CID: 23982
• ChEBI: CHEBI:33375
• IUPAC Name: gadolinium
• SMILES: [Gd]

• Quantity: 1 Ea.
• Solubility Information: Soluble in magnesium and diluted acid. Insoluble in water.
• Chemical Name or Material: Gadolinium sputtering target, 76.2mm dia. x 3.18mm thick

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	231-162-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only