Properties of Gadolinium (Gd)
Gadolinium is a chemical element with the symbol (Gd) and atomic number 64. It is a rare-earth metal, part of the lanthanide series. Gadolinium is notable for its unique magnetic properties, making it useful in various applications, particularly in the field of medical imaging.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of gadolinium (Gd) properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Crystal Structure | Hexagonal close-packed (hcp) |
| Atomic Number | 64 |
| Molar Mass | 157.25 g/mol |
| Density | 7900 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 54.8 GPa |
| Shear Modulus (G) | 21.8 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus (K) | 37.9 GPa |
| Poisson’s Ratio (ν) | 0.259 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 1313 °C |
| Boiling Point | 3273 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (27°C) | 10.5 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) (25°C) | 235 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) (25°C) | 9.4×10-6 1/°C |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Electrical Resistivity | 1.31×10-4 Ω·cm |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) A.M. Howatson, P.G. Lun, J.D. Todd, P.D. Engineering Tables and Data. United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, 2009.