VD0548 Gadolinium (Gd) Vapour Deposition Materials

Description:

Gadolinium is a rare‐earth element with a high magnetic moment. It can increase signal intensity by shortening relaxation times. It is used in the manufacture of semiconductors and for shielding nuclear reactors. In combination with EDTA ligands, gadolinium is used as an injectable contrast agent for MRI. Gadolinium acetate is a rare‐earth compound of gadolinium. It is water‐soluble and decomposes upon heating to form gadolinium oxide.

High‐purity evaporation materials play an essential role in deposition processes to ensure the quality of the deposited films. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) specialises in producing gadolinium evaporation materials with a purity of up to 99.9% and implements quality assurance processes to ensure product reliability.

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Applications:

1. Magnetic Materials: It is used as a constituent in magnetic rare‐earth materials for the manufacture of magnetic materials, permanent magnets, and magnetic recording media.

2. Medical Imaging: It is used as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to improve the precision and accuracy of medical diagnosis.

3. Nuclear Technology: It is employed in nuclear reactors for applications such as neutron capture therapy, neutron absorption, and as stabilisers.

4. Optical Coatings: It is used in the manufacture of thin films for optical components such as lenses, mirrors, and optical filters, thereby regulating the transmittance, reflection, and absorption of light.

5. Materials Research: They are used as test materials and reference standards to investigate the properties and applications of rare‐earth materials and to advance materials science.

Packaging:

Our evaporation materials are handled with care to avoid damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original state.