Gadolinium Lump

Product Overview
Gadolinium is a silvery-white metal with good ductility. It has a melting point of 1313°C, a boiling point of 3273°C, and a density of 7.901 g/cm³. Gadolinium exhibits magnetic properties at room temperature and is relatively stable in dry air, though it can lose its shine in humid air. Gadolinium has a high thermal neutron capture cross-section, making it widely used in the nuclear energy sector, particularly for reactor control materials and shielding. It is also used in magnetocaloric refrigeration to achieve extremely low temperatures near absolute zero. The element was discovered by Swiss chemist Marignac and named after Dutch chemist Gadolini.

Product Features

• Good ductility, easy to process into various shapes
• Magnetic at room temperature, suitable for magnetic material applications
• High thermal neutron capture cross-section, ideal for use in the nuclear industry
• High melting and boiling points, offering excellent high-temperature resistance
• Key material in magnetocaloric refrigeration, enabling ultra-low temperature technologies

Applications

• Nuclear Energy:Used in reactor control materials and neutron shielding materials
• Medical:Used as a contrast agent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), improving imaging precision
• Refrigeration Technology:Applied in magnetocaloric refrigeration systems to achieve ultra-low temperatures
• Industry:Used in high-magnetic materials, alloys, and in high-temperature environments
• Scientific Research:Plays an important role in low-temperature physics and magnetic materials research