Gadolinium Gadolinium Gadolinium, Gd, is a soft silvery metallic element, which is found in the lanthanide series of inner transition metals in Group IIIa of the periodic table. Occurrence Gadolinium occurs with the other rare earths and in Gadolinite. Extraction Gadolinium is separated from other rare earths by ion exchange chromatography. Preparation Gadolinium is prepared by reducing the anhydrous chloride with calcium. Manufacture Properties Gadolinium is silvery-white, lustrous metal.
Gadolinium has seventeen isotopes.
Gadolinium reacts slowly with water. Gadolinium is attacked by dilute acids. Reactions Uses Gadolinium is used in phosphors in colour TV tubes. All Rights Reserved.