GADOLINIUM

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• Atomic number is 64
• Atomic weight is 157.25
• Element symbol is Gd

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• Gadolinium is a silvery white
• Gadolinium as a metal or salt has exceptionally high absorption of neutrons
• Its a solid

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• Melting point -1585k
• Boiling point-3273k

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• The gadolinium occuring in water salts is quite toxic to mammals
• Gadolinium salts have been used as grenn phosphors in various applications

AS LITTLE AS 1% GADOLINUM CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE WORKABILITY

FUN FACTS 😆

• Gadolinium compounds are used as phosphors in color television
• The elements name is derived from gadolinite a mineral named for finnish
• Chemist johan gadolin