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CAS 10138-52-0

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Gadolinium chloride

Description:
Gadolinium chloride, with the chemical formula GdCl3, is an inorganic compound that consists of gadolinium, a rare earth metal, and chlorine. It typically appears as a white or colorless crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, and hygroscopic in nature, meaning it can absorb moisture from the air. Gadolinium chloride is known for its paramagnetic properties, which make it useful in various applications, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a contrast agent. The compound can exist in different hydrated forms, with GdCl3·6H2O being the most common hydrate. It is important to handle gadolinium chloride with care, as it can be toxic in high concentrations and may pose environmental hazards. In terms of its chemical behavior, gadolinium chloride can participate in various reactions, including complexation with ligands and formation of coordination compounds. Overall, gadolinium chloride is significant in both industrial applications and research, particularly in fields related to materials science and medical imaging.
Formula:Cl3Gd
InChI:InChI=1S/3ClH.Gd/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
InChI key:InChIKey=MEANOSLIBWSCIT-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES:[Gd](Cl)(Cl)Cl
Synonyms:
  • Gadolinium Trichloride
  • Gadolinium chloride
  • Gadolinium chloride (GdCl<sub>3</sub>)
  • Gadolinium(III) chloride
  • Gadoliniumtrichlorid
  • Nsc 174322
  • Trichlorure de gadolinium
  • Tricloruro De Gadolinio
  • GadoliniumchlorideanhydrideREOwhitepowder
  • Gadolinium(III) chloride anhydrous
  • Gadolinium chloride (GdCl3)
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