CAS 10168-81-7 Gadolinium Nitrate - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

gadolinium(iii)nitrate(1:3);nitricacid,gadolinium(3+)salt;GADOLINIUM (III) NITRATE;gadolinium trinitrate;Gadolinium(III) nitrate hydrate, REacton(R), 99.99% (REO);Gadolinium nitrate, solid;Trinitric acid gadolinium salt

IUPAC Name

gadolinium(+3) trinitrate

Molecular Weight

343.26

Molecular Formula

GdN3O9

Canonical SMILES

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

InChI

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

InChI Key

MWFSXYMZCVAQCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Density

2.406

Complexity

18.8

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

233-437-2

Exact Mass

343.8875

Formal Charge

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

343.8875

Physical State

White crystalline solid

Rotatable Bond Count

Application

Gadolinium Nitrate, characterized by its colorless crystalline form and high solubility in water, withstanding decomposition at temperatures above 110°C and achieving purity levels up to 99.9% gadolinium salt, serves multiple critical functions. This compound is essential in the fabrication of optical glass and acts as a dopant for Gadolinium Yttrium Garnets with applications in microwave technology. It is utilized in the creation of green phosphors for color TV tubes and has significant roles in special catalysts and phosphors. Additionally, Gadolinium Nitrate is vital in quality assurance tasks, including line sources and calibration phantoms, and functions as an oxidizing agent and precursor in synthesizing gadolinium compounds. Its utility extends to the production of specialized glasses and ceramics, as well as being an integral component in heavy water nuclear reactors.

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