Nano Gadolinium Oxide Description
Nano Gadolinium Oxide Powder refers to gadolinium(III) oxide (Gd2O3) in the form of nanoparticles. Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles exhibit strong magnetic properties, which are suitable for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a contrast agent, enhancing the quality of the MRI images. Nano gadolinium oxide can be used as a host material for phosphors in lighting and display technologies. When doped with other rare earth elements, it can emit light in various colors, which is useful for LED lights and other display devices.
Nano gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are useful in nuclear reactors and neutron radiography as a neutron absorber to control nuclear reactions and improve safety. Due to its excellent electrical insulation properties and optical characteristics, nano gadolinium oxide is also used in the development of advanced ceramics, electronic components, and optical devices.
Nano Gadolinium Oxide Specification
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Item Code
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Bulk Density (g/cm3)
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Average Particle Size
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Specific Surface Area (m2/g)
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OX64-N01
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0.34
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40-100 nm
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10-40
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Chemical Composition
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% min
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% min
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Gd2O3/TREO
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99.99
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99.999
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TREO
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99.5
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99.9
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Rare Earth Impurities
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% max
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% max
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Sm2O3
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0.02
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0.001
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Eu2O3
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0.02
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0.001
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Tb4O7
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0.02
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0.001
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Dy2O3
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0.02
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0.001
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Y2O3
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0.01
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0.001
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Loss on ignition of 1000°C, 1h
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2
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2
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Nano Gadolinium Oxide Application
- Magnetic Properties: Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are suitable for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a contrast agent, enhancing the quality of the MRI images.
- Phosphors and Display Technologies: Nano gadolinium oxide can be used as a host material for phosphors in lighting and display technologies.
- Neutron Absorption: Gadolinium has a very high neutron absorption cross-section, making gadolinium oxide nanoparticles useful in nuclear reactors and neutron radiography as a neutron absorber to control nuclear reactions and improve safety.
- Biomedical Applications: Beyond MRI contrast enhancement, nano gadolinium oxide is explored for targeted drug delivery and therapy, particularly in cancer treatments.
- Catalysis: Nano gadolinium oxide has been investigated for use as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, including the decomposition of environmental pollutants.
- Electronic and Optical Materials: Nano gadolinium oxide is also used in the development of advanced ceramics, electronic components, and optical devices.
Nano Gadolinium Oxide Packing
1) 25 kg or 50 kg net weight for each bag, inner lined with double layers plastic bags, outer with drum (plastic/cardboard/iron), woven bag.
2) 1000 kg net weight on a plastic or wooden pallet.
