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Formula: Gd
Form: Sputtering Target
Material: Gadolinium
CAS Number: 7440-54-2
Commodity: Metals
Purity:
99%
Hazard Pictogram:
GHS02
Gadolinium Sputtering Targets come in 5 variations available and allow for the deposition of gadolinium thin films via magnetron sputtering. The magnetic properties of gadolinium make it useful for spintronic devices and data storage applications. Its high neutron absorption cross section also enables its use in nuclear reactor control rods and neutron imaging.
Flammable
Material Properties for Metals
Atomic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 64 |
| Crystal structure | Hexagonal close packed |
| Electronic structure | Xe 4f⁷ 5d¹ 6s² |
| Valences shown | 3 |
| Atomic weight( amu ) | 157.25 |
| Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) | 49000 |
| Photo-electric work function( eV ) | 3.1 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 160/ 21.8 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 155/ 14.8 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 157/ 15.7 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 152/ 0.2 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 158/ 24.8 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 156/ 20.5 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 154/ 2.2 |
| Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) | 0.18 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 12.1 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 6.14 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Material condition | Polycrystalline |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.26 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 39.1 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 56.2 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 55 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 193 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 179 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 134@20@20°C |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.00176@0-100°C |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 3266 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 7.895@25°C |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1313 |
| Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) | 1920 |
| Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) | 98.7 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 230@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 10.5@0-100°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 6.4@0-100°C |
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Zinc Oxide/Gallium Oxide (2% GZO) Sputtering Target Formula: ZnO 98 / Ga2O3 2
Thickness: 5mm
Diameter: 25mm
UOM Code: 315-266-36
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Nickel/Vanadium Alloy Sputtering Target (Ni93/V 7) Formula: Ni93/V 7
Thickness: 3mm
Diameter: 76.2mm
UOM Code: 300-832-51
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Gadolinium Powder Formula: Gd
Percentage Purity: 99.9%
Maximum Particle Size: 500µm
Weight: 10g
CAS Number: 7440-54-2
UOM Code: 701-933-69
eachStarting at $852.64
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Gadolinium Foil Formula: Gd
Percentage Purity: 99%
Temper: As Rolled
Thickness: 0.1mm
Length 1: 10mm
Length 2: 10mm
CAS Number: 7440-54-2
UOM Code: 100-762-30
eachStarting at $250.06
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Gadolinium Rod Formula: Gd
Percentage Purity: 99%
Diameter: 6.35mm
Length: 50mm
Production Method: Cast
CAS Number: 7440-54-2
UOM Code: 151-743-90
eachStarting at $313.43
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Nickel/Iron/Molybdenum Alloy Sputtering Target (Ni80/Fe15.5/Mo 4.5) Formula: Ni80/Fe15.5/Mo 4.5
Thickness: 3mm
Diameter: 50.8mm
UOM Code: 934-571-32
eachStarting at $361.99
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