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Gadolinium Sulfide Powder Gd2S3, CAS No 12134-77-9
Gadolinium Sulfide Powder Gd2S3, CAS No 12134-77-9
Gadolinium Sulfide Powder (Gd2S3) is a chemical compound with the formula Gd2S3 and CAS number 12134-77-9. It is a yellowish-green powder that is insoluble in water and most acids but soluble in hot concentrated sulfuric acid. Gd2S3 has a cubic crystal structure and is semiconducting in nature.
DATE SHEET
| Compound Formula | Gd2S3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 416.7426 |
| Appearance | Yellow Powder |
| Melting Point | N/A |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Density | 6.1 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in H2O | N/A |
| Exact Mass | 419.814314 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 411.764404 Da |
Application
Some of the applications of Gd2S3 include its use as a dopant in materials science, as a precursor in the synthesis of gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) and other gadolinium compounds, and as a source of gadolinium ions in scintillation detectors for gamma spectroscopy. It can also be used in the production of lasers and optical fibers.
