Gadolinium Disk - T 1mm Ø 38.1mm

Gadolinium Disk is a rare-earth metal component valued for its ferromagnetic properties, high neutron absorption cross-section, and compatibility with precision machining into stable disk geometries. With a hexagonal close-packed crystal structure at ambient temperature and a Curie temperature of ~292 K, it exhibits sharp magnetic transitions that make it indispensable in magnetic characterization studies and material research. Applications span magnetic refrigeration systems, advanced sensor technologies, and high-precision magnetic shielding. Specific uses include neutron diffraction studies of single-crystal Gd disks to investigate spin orientation behavior, magnetic entropy change experiments for caloric effect optimization, and precision calibration standards in magnetometry. In research and innovation, gadolinium disks enable fundamental investigations into magnetic ordering, anisotropy, and thermal spin dynamics, underpinning the design of next-generation magnetic devices and high-performance functional materials. Their purity, form stability, and magnetic responsiveness secure their role across both scientific and industrial domains.