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Gadolinium (Gd)

Atomic Number: 64 • Group: HREE

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64
157.250
Gd
Gadolinium
HREE

Primary Uses

MRI contrast agents, Neutron capture (Nuclear), Magnetostriction

Short Description

Gadolinium-based compounds are essential contrast agents in MRI medical imaging, enhancing image clarity for disease diagnosis. Gadolinium also has the highest thermal neutron capture cross-section of any element, making it valuable for nuclear reactor shielding and control rods.