Gadolinium standard

CAS: 7440-54-2

Ref. 3D-HAA44054

Product Information

• Name: Gadolinium standard
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Gadolinium is a chemical element with symbol Gd and atomic number 64. Gadolinium is a silvery-white, malleable, ductile metal that resembles iron in its physical properties and reactivity. It is found in the Earth's crust only in trace amounts. Gadolinium is used as a component of alloys such as high-strength magnets and X-ray shielding, or to produce gadolinium ions for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Gadolinium can be toxic to humans if it enters the bloodstream and causes damage to the liver, bones, nervous system, heart, or other organs. In some cases, these adverse effects may be delayed up to 20 years after exposure.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 157.25 g/mol
• Formula: Gd
• Purity: Min. 95%