Gadolinium single-element material

Gadolinium single-element material material properties: Density 7.9 g/cm3, Young's modulus 55 GPa, Thermal conductivity 10.6 W/mK Typical uses include MRI...

Overview

metal · lanthanide neutron absorber — Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route

Grade designation: Gadolinium single-element material · Standard codes: Element 64 Gd

Gd; single-element material entry for periodic-table-based material search

Single-element material record. Use linked references and material-specific datasheets for grade-level design values.

Key material properties

Density	7.9 g/cm3
Young's modulus	55 GPa
Thermal conductivity	10.6 W/mK
Heat resistance / melting point	1312 C (melting point for solids unless noted by phase/use)

Typical uses

MRI contrast agent feedstock
neutron absorber
magnetic refrigeration
reactor control material

Frequently asked questions

What is the density of Gadolinium single-element material?

The density of Gadolinium single-element material is 7.9 g/cm3.

What is Gadolinium single-element material used for?

Gadolinium single-element material is typically used for MRI contrast agent feedstock, neutron absorber, magnetic refrigeration and reactor control material.

What condition does Gadolinium single-element material refer to?

Gadolinium single-element material refers to the "Single element" condition: Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route.

What category of material is Gadolinium single-element material?

Gadolinium single-element material is categorized as metal (family: lanthanide neutron absorber).