FL1108 Gadolinium Fluoride (GdF3) Powder (CAS: 13765-26-9)

Catalog No.	FL1108
CAS Number	13765-26-9
Appearance	White Powder, Not Hazardous
Molecular Formula	GdF3
Molar mass	214.25 g/mol
Melting Point	1231 °C
Density	7.1 g/cm3
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Gadolinium Fluoride (GdF₃), also known as Gadolinium Trifluoride, Trifluorogadolinium and Gadolinium (III) Fluoride, is one of the important Gadolinium compounds. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) is a professional manufacturer and supplier of Gadolinium Fluoride. We provide a wide range of rare earth compounds.

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Gadolinium Fluoride Description

Gadolinium Fluoride (GdF₃), also known as Gadolinium Trifluoride, Trifluorogadolinium and Gadolinium (III) Fluoride, is one of the important Gadolinium compounds. It is insoluble in water.

Gadolinium Fluoride is used for making optical glass and dopant for Gadolinium Yttrium Garnets which have microwave applications. Gadolinium is used for making Gadolinium Yttrium Garnet, it has microwave applications and is used in the fabrication of various optical components and as a substrate material for magneto-optical films. It is used for making Gadolinium Yttrium Garnet (Gd:Y3Al5O12); it has microwave applications and is used in the fabrication of various optical components and as a substrate material for magneto-optical films. Gadolinium Gallium Garnet (GGG, Gd3Ga5O12) was used for imitation diamonds and for computer bubble memory. It can also serve as an electrolyte in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs).

Gadolinium Fluoride

Gadolinium Fluoride Specification

Item No.	Description	Purity(REO/TREO)
FL64-3N	Gadolinium Fluoride TREO: > 81%	99.9%
FL64-4N	Gadolinium Fluoride for TREO: > 81%	99.99%
FL64VD-4N	Gadolinium Fluoride for vacuum deposition. 3-12mm or custom size	99.99%

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Gadolinium Fluoride Application

Optical Coatings: Gadolinium fluoride is used as an optical coating material, particularly in the deep ultraviolet (UV) and vacuum UV regions. It provides anti-reflective coatings on lenses, prisms, and other optical components, reducing unwanted reflections and enhancing the performance of optical systems.

Scintillation Detectors: Gadolinium fluoride crystals are used in scintillation detectors for detecting ionizing radiation. When exposed to radiation, they emit flashes of visible light, which can be detected and used for radiation measurement in applications such as nuclear physics, medical imaging, and security screening.

Magneto-Optical Materials: Gadolinium fluoride is used in magneto-optical materials, which exhibit changes in optical properties (such as polarization) in response to an applied magnetic field. These materials have applications in optical devices like magneto-optical data storage and sensors.

Laser Crystals: Gadolinium fluoride can serve as a host crystal for laser gain media, especially in solid-state lasers operating in the infrared (IR) region. Doped with various rare earth ions, GdF3 crystals can emit laser radiation for applications in materials processing and medical devices.

Phosphors: Gadolinium fluoride is used in the production of phosphors for cathode ray tubes (CRTs), flat-panel displays, and fluorescent lamps. It contributes to the conversion of UV radiation into visible light, providing the desired colors in displays and lighting applications.

Metallurgy: Gadolinium fluoride is used as a component in metallurgical processes, particularly in the production of certain alloys. It can act as a flux, helping to remove impurities from metal ores and improve the quality of the final product.

Nuclear Reactors: Gadolinium fluoride is used as a neutron-absorbing material in nuclear reactors, particularly in control rods. It helps regulate the reactor's neutron flux and enhances safety by controlling reactivity.

Ceramics and Glass: It is used as an additive in ceramic and glass formulations to improve their properties, such as thermal stability and resistance to thermal shock.

Medical Imaging: Gadolinium compounds, including gadolinium fluoride, are employed as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to enhance the visibility of certain tissues and blood vessels.

Research and Development: Gadolinium fluoride is utilized in scientific research and development for its unique optical and magnetic properties and its potential to enhance the performance of various devices and materials.

Gadolinium Fluoride Packaging

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