Gadolinium (Gd)
- Atomic Number: 64
- Atomic Weight: 157.25
- Melting Point: 1313
- Boiling Point: 3266
- Specific Gravity: 7.900
- Valence(s): 3
De Marignac isolated Gadolinium in 1886.
It is obtained from monazite and bastanite.
It is used in the control rods of some nuclear reactors.
Gadolinium compounds are used in phosphors for the tubes of colour television.
Gadolinium is alloyed with other Metals to increase tensile strength and electrical conductivity.
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