Description
Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃) Nanopowder (99.9%, 10–100 nm, Cubic)
Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃) Nanopowder is a high-purity rare earth oxide material with a cubic crystal structure and particle size ranging from 10–100 nm. This nanopowder is characterized by its high specific surface area, white color, and excellent thermal stability. Due to its unique optical, electrical, and luminescent properties, Gd₂O₃ nanoparticles are widely used in high-tech industries, including electronics, medical imaging, and advanced optical applications.
Its insolubility in water and high density make it highly stable for use in demanding environments such as solid oxide fuel cells and neutron conversion applications.
Technical Properties
Chemical Formula: Gd₂O₃
Purity (REO): 99.9%
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Average Particle Size (APS): 10–100 nm
Specific Surface Area (SSA): 10–50 m²/g
Color: White
Bulk Density: < 0.2 g/cm³
True Density: 7.407 g/cm³
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Impurity | Content (%) |
---|---|
Fe₂O₃ | <0.1 |
CaO | <0.003 |
SiO₂ | <0.005 |
Cl | <0.01 |
Others | <0.05 |
Applications of Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃) Nanopowder
Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are applied in various optical, electronic, and biomedical technologies, including:
Fluorescent & Luminescent Materials
Special Optical Glass and UV detectors
Catalysts and Additives in electronics
Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT) and Electroluminescent Devices
Ferroelectric Memory Devices and Field Emission Displays
Plasma Display Panels (PDP) and Scintillators
High-Resolution X-Ray Medical Imaging
Neutron Converter Materials
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)
Sintering Aids for ceramics and advanced materials
These properties make Gd₂O₃ nanoparticles an essential material for the development of next-generation display technologies, advanced imaging, and energy storage devices.