CAS 19598-90-4 Gadolinium(III) nitrate hexahydrate

Synonyms

Gadolinium hexahydrate trinitrate

IUPAC Name

Gadolinium(3+);trinitrate;hexahydrate

Molecular Weight

451.4

Molecular Formula

GdH12N3O15

Canonical SMILES

[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].O.O.O.O.O.O.[Gd+3]

InChI

InChI=1S/Gd.3NO3.6H₂O/c;3*2-1(3)4;/h;6*1H2/q+3;3*-1;

InChI Key

XWFVFZQEDMDSET-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point

91 °C

Purity

99%+

Density

2.406 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Solubility

Soluble in water

Appearance

White crystals or crystalline powder

Storage

0-6 °C

Complexity

18.8

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count

Exact Mass

451.95095

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

451.95095

Rotatable Bond Count

Topological Polar Surface Area

195 Å²

Application

Gadolinium(III) nitrate hexahydrate appears as white crystals or a crystalline powder and serves multiple important roles across various fields. Primarily, it acts as a precursor in the preparation of luminescent lanthanide nanoparticles, which are crucial for advanced biosensing and imaging applications. Additionally, it is instrumental in studying the pre-concentration and removal of Gd(III) from laboratory waste using a poly hydroxamate chelator. In the realm of nuclear energy, this compound functions as a neutron poison, enhancing reactor safety. It also contributes as a raw material for producing other Gadolinium compounds and is key in synthesizing Gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) nanoparticles. The crystal symmetry of Gadolinium(III) nitrate is triclinic, and it is recognized as a highly water-soluble, crystalline oxidizing agent that transforms into Ga2O3 when heated to 500°C.

March 5, 2025

Exceptional Precursor for Advanced Research Applications

Gadolinium(III) nitrate hexahydrate, with its reliable crystalline structure, significantly enhanced our luminescent nanoparticles synthesis for biosensing. Its high solubility ensured efficient use in Gadolinium removal studies, proving indispensable in our lab research.