Name |
Gadolinium Iodide |
Molecular Formula |
GdI3 |
Molecular Weight
|
537.9634 |
CAS Number
|
13572-98-0 |
Density
|
5.50 g/cm3 |
Melting Point |
580℃ |
Gadolinium Iodide
Gadolinium iodide is an iodide of gadolinium, and the chemical formula is GdI3. Gadolinium iodide is a light yellow powder or polycrystalline block. It is easy to dissolve in water and acid, and it easily absorbs moisture. It should be kept in an airtight condition.
Gadolinium Iodide Applications
Gadolinium iodide can be used to prepare scintillation crystals. Cerium doped gadolinium iodide (GdI3: Ce3 +) is an excellent scintillator.
Gadolinium Iodide Specifications
Item |
Purity |
Water Content |
Oxygen Content |
Index Value |
≥99.99% |
≤20ppm |
≤50ppm |