Gadolinium(III) chloride, also known as gadolinium trichloride, is GdCl3. It is a colorless, hygroscopic, water-soluble solid. The hexahydrate GdCl3∙6H2O is commonly encountered and is sometimes also called gadolinium trichloride. Gadolinium trichloride can be synthesized by the reaction of solid gadolinium with HCl at 600 °C.

Specifications

Chemial Formula : GdCl₃

Appearance : White Powder

Solubility : soluble in water

Formula Weight : 263.61

Percent Purity : 99.90%

Uses

It is mainly used for fluorescent materials, single crystal materials, and can also be used in optical glass, magnetic bubbles and electronics.