Gadolinium Chloride Hexahydrate, 13450-84-5

Gadolinium Chloride Hexahydrate, 13450-84-5

Product: Gadolinium Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No: 13450-84-5
Formula: GdCl₃·6H₂O
Molecular Weight: 371.70 g/mol

1. General Information

• CAS No: 13450-84-5

• Chemical Formula: GdCl₃·6H₂O

• Density: ~2.42 g/mL (25 °C)

• Packaging Types: 25 g glass bottle, 100 g HDPE container, 25 kg bag

2. Technical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Melting Point: ~609 °C

• Solubility: Easily soluble in water, forming hydrated gadolinium ions

• Stability: Hygroscopic; must be stored in sealed containers

3. Detailed Applications

• Precursor for MRI contrast agents

• Research in rare earth chemistry

• Production of phosphors and lasers

• Catalyst in organic/inorganic synthesis

• Specialty glass and optical materials

4. Production Method / Sources

• Derived from monazite and bastnäsite ores → gadolinium oxide → reaction with HCl → GdCl₃·6H₂O

• Alternative: synthetic laboratory preparation

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes (Regulatory Requirements)

• REACH registration required

• Compliance with TS EN chemical management standards

• Import/export subject to EU rare earth regulations

7. Synonyms / Other Names

• Common name: Gadolinium salt

• International name: Gadolinium chloride hexahydrate

• Trade names: Alfa Aesar GdCl₃·6H₂O, Sigma-Aldrich product line

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Gadolinium Nitrate Hexahydrate

• Gadolinium Oxide

• Other rare earth chlorides (LaCl₃, CeCl₃)

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH: Registered

• TS EN: Compliant with chemical standards

• FDA/EFSA: Not approved for food use

• ISO: ISO 9001:2015 production compliance

• Import/Export Restrictions: EU rare earth trade limitations

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• GHS Symbols: ⚠️ (Irritant)

• Hazard Statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed

  • H315: Causes skin irritation

  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation

• Storage: Cool, dry, well-ventilated area

• PPE: Gloves, goggles, protective mask

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: 25 g bottle, 100 g HDPE container, 25 kg bag

• Main Producer Countries: China, USA, Germany

• Suppliers: Sigma-Aldrich, Alfa Aesar, Strem Chemicals

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity: 99% – 99.99% (REO grade)

• Form: Crystalline powder

• Analysis Methods: ICP-MS, XRF, titration

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Waste Management: Must follow heavy metal disposal procedures

• Environmental Impact: Rare earth mining has high carbon footprint

• Sustainability: Recycling and substitution research ongoing

14. Visual Support

• GHS pictograms: ⚠️

• Packaging visuals: Bottle, bag, drum

• Sector suitability table: ✔/✖ indicators