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Gadolinium chloride

SKU 90037207 CAS 10138-52-0 Available on enquiry

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Gadolinium chloride is a rare earth metal chloride used in medical imaging, nuclear reactors, and phosphor materials. It also serves as a starting material in the production of gadolinium sponge metal. It is available in anhydrous and hydrated forms. CAS: 10138-52-0. Molekula supplies Gadolinium chloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037207
CAS Number: 10138-52-0
IUPAC Name: trichlorogadolinium
EC Number: 233-386-6
Exact Mass: 262.8307
SMILES: Cl[Gd](Cl)Cl
InChIKey: MEANOSLIBWSCIT-UHFFFAOYSA-K
InChI: InChI=1S/3ClH.Gd/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
PubChem CID: 61486

Synonyms

[GdCl3]
Gadolinium chloride (GdCl3)
Gadolinium trichloride
Gadolinium trichloride hydrate
gadolinium(3+) chloride
gadolinium(III) chloride
Gadolinium(III)chloride hydrate
GdCl3.xH2O
Trichlorogadolinium hydrate
WLN: GD G3

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Frequently asked questions

What is gadolinium chloride used for?

Gadolinium chloride is primarily used in research applications, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents and as a dopant in solid-state materials.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of gadolinium chloride?

The chemical formula is GdCl₃, and its molecular weight is approximately 263.61 g/mol for the anhydrous form.

How should gadolinium chloride be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and light; keep container tightly closed.

What grade of gadolinium chloride is available?

Molekula offers gadolinium chloride in high purity (99.9% and 99.99% grades) for research and industrial applications.

Can Molekula supply gadolinium chloride in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply gadolinium chloride in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a purchase of gadolinium chloride?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.