Gadolinium oxide

• CAT Number: M061686
• CAS Number: 12064-62-9
• Molecular Formula: Gd2O3
• Molecular Weight: 362.50
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: gadolinium(3+);oxygen(2-)
• InChI: InChI=1S/2Gd.3O/q2*+3;3*-2
• InChIKey: CMIHHWBVHJVIGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Gd+3].[Gd+3]

Gadolinium oxide (CAT: M061686) is a rare-earth metal oxide that appears as a white, odorless powder with high thermal and chemical stability. It is widely used in materials science, electronics, and biomedical research. In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), gadolinium oxide serves as a precursor for manufacturing gadolinium-based contrast agents due to its strong paramagnetic properties. It is also employed in phosphors for display technologies, high-refractive-index optical materials, solid-state lasers, and as a dopant in ceramics to enhance mechanical and thermal performance. Its combination of magnetic, optical, and structural characteristics makes Gd₂O₃ a versatile material for advanced technological and scientific applications.