CAS 13450-87-8 Gadolinium(III) sulfate octahydrate

Synonyms

Gadolinium sulfuric acid octahydrate

IUPAC Name

Gadolinium(3+);trisulfate;octahydrate

Molecular Weight

746.8

Molecular Formula

Gd2H16O20S3

Canonical SMILES

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

InChI

InChI=1S/2Gd.3H₂O4S.8H₂O/c;3*1-5(2,3)4;/h;3*(H2,1,2,3,4);8*1H2/q2*+3;/p-6

InChI Key

JBFCVGZGWFIPNK-UHFFFAOYSA-H

Melting Point

500 °C

Purity

99%+

Density

3.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Solubility

Soluble in cold water

Appearance

White crystals

Complexity

62.2

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count

Exact Mass

749.79088

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

747.78793

Odor

Odorless

Rotatable Bond Count

Topological Polar Surface Area

274 Å²

Application

Gadolinium(III) sulfate octahydrate serves as a multifunctional compound with a variety of uses in scientific and industrial applications. This compound is primarily utilized in the production of optical glass and as a dopant in Gadolinium Yttrium Garnets, which are essential for certain types of optical and microwave applications. Its properties make it valuable in the fabrication of optical components and as a substrate for magneto-optical films. Additionally, it finds application in cryogenic experiments and thermoelectric devices, as well as serving as an analytical reagent in inorganic synthesis and being employed in electronic ceramics. Its role in cryogenic research further highlights its versatility and importance across multiple domains.

April 18, 2025

Versatile Research Essential: Gadolinium(III) Sulfate Octahydrate

In our lab, Gadolinium(III) sulfate octahydrate's reliability stood out, particularly in cryogenic research and electronic ceramics. The white crystals were easy to handle, proving invaluable for precise analytical synthesis.