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GADOLINIUM

Chemical Properties

Melting point 1313 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 3273 °C (lit.)
Density  7.886 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash point 3266°C
solubility  soluble in dilute acid solutions
form  ingot
color  Silver
Specific Gravity 7.898
Resistivity 126 μΩ-cm, 20°C
Water Solubility  Soluble in magnesium and diluted acid. Insoluble in water.
Sensitive  Air & Moisture Sensitive
Merck  13,4347
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 2 ppm; STEL 4 ppm
OSHA: TWA 2 ppm(5 mg/m3)
NIOSH: IDLH 25 ppm; TWA 2 ppm(5 mg/m3); STEL 4 ppm(10 mg/m3)
Stability Stable. Powder is highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxiziding agents, halogens, acids. Powder may react with water or moisture.
CAS DataBase Reference 7440-54-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Gadolinium (7440-54-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements  15-36/38
Safety Statements  43-7/8-26-Neverusewater.
RIDADR  UN 3208 4.3/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  LW3850000
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TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  2846902015
Hazardous Substances Data 7440-54-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

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