Background

Gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3), also known as Gadolinia is a white powder that is insoluble in water and somewhat soluble in acids. It has a tendency to absorb moisture and carbon dioxide from the air.
Key Properties

Property


Value

Density (g/cm3)


7.41

Melting Point (°C)


2330

Applications

Gadolinium oxide is used for:

· Phosphors for colour television tubes

· Optical glasses

· Absorption materials in atomic reactions

· Making gadolinium yttrium garnets which have microwave applications