Gadolinium(III) nitrate hydrate, REacton™, 99.99% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Gadolinium(III) nitrate is used as an oxidizing agent and the precursor material in the preparation of gadolinium compounds. It is extensively employed in the production of specialized glasses and ceramics. It is also employed in heavy water nuclear reactors.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 94219-55-3
• Molecular Formula: GdN3O9
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 343.26
• MDL Number: MFCD00011023
• InChI Key: MWFSXYMZCVAQCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: gadolinium(3+) trinitrate
• SMILES: [Gd+3].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 92°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1477
• Merck Index: 14,4326
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 343.26 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.99%
• Grade: Reacton™
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.406 g/mL
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Gadolinium(III) nitrate hydrate

RUO – Research Use Only