Nano-Gadolinium Oxide Description
Nano-Gadolinium Oxide powder refers to Gadolinium(III) oxide (Gd2O3) in nanoparticle form. Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles exhibit strong magnetic properties. Consequently, researchers use them in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as contrast agents to improve MRI image quality. Nano-Gadolinium oxide serves as a host material for phosphors in lighting and display technology. If doped with other rare earth elements, it can emit light in various colours, which proves useful for LED lighting and other display devices.
Nano-Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are used in nuclear reactors and neutron imaging as neutron absorbers to control nuclear reactions and improve safety. Due to its electrical insulation properties and optical characteristics, Nano-Gadolinium oxide is applied in the development of high-performance ceramics, electronic components and optical devices.
Nano-Gadolinium Oxide Specification
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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Calcination Loss at 1000°C, 1h
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2
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2
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Nano-Gadolinium Oxide Applications
- Magnetic properties: Researchers use gadolinium oxide nanoparticles in MRI as contrast agents, thereby improving MRI image quality.
- Phosphors and display technologies: Nano-Gadolinium oxide functions as a host material for phosphors in lighting and display technology.
- Neutron absorption: Gadolinium has a high neutron absorption cross-section. Consequently, gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are used in nuclear reactors and neutron imaging as neutron absorbers to control nuclear reactions and improve safety.
- Biomedical applications: In addition to enhancing MRI contrast, researchers are investigating nano-gadolinium oxide for targeted drug delivery and therapy, particularly in cancer treatment.
- Catalysis: Researchers have investigated nano-gadolinium oxide as a catalyst for various chemical reactions, including the degradation of environmental pollutants.
- Electronic and optical materials: Nano-gadolinium oxide is employed in the development of high-performance ceramics, electronic components and optical devices.
Nano-Gadolinium Oxide Packaging
1) 25 kg or 50 kg net weight per bag, lined inside with double-layered plastic bags and enclosed in a drum (plastic/cardboard/iron) with a woven bag externally.
2) 1 000 kg net weight on a plastic or wooden pallet.