Gadolinium Oxide Nanopowder
Gadolinium Oxide Nanopowder
| Gadolinium Oxide Nanopowder | |
| Product No | NRE-3020 |
| CAS No. | 12064-62-9 |
| Formula | Gd2O3 |
| APS | <100nm (Can be Customized) |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Color | white |
| Molecular Weight | 362.4982 g/mol |
| Density | 7.07 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 2,420 °C |
| Boiling Point | NA |
Gadolinium Oxide Nanopowder
Fluorescent materials; Special optical glass; Electric industry; Additives; Catalysts; Cathode-beam tubes; Ferroelectric memory; Dopants; Electroluminescent gadgets; Filed discharge shows; High determination x-beam medicinal imaging; Luminescence; Neutron converter; Plasma show boards; Scintillators; Sintering helps; Solid oxide energy unit; Ultraviolet identifiers.
Applications
Drug Delivery Systems: Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are also explored for their role in drug delivery systems. Their small size, surface modifiability, and biocompatibility allow them to serve as carriers for transporting drugs to targeted locations within the body, such as cancer cells. This application is vital for improving the specificity and effectiveness of treatments while reducing side effects.
- Magnetic and Electronic Applications
Magnetic Materials: Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are used in the development of magnetic materials for applications in data storage, magnetic sensors, and magnetic refrigeration. The magnetic properties of gadolinium make it valuable for enhancing the performance of devices that rely on magnetic fields.
Magnetic Refrigeration: The magnetocaloric effect in gadolinium oxide allows it to be used in magnetic refrigeration systems, an energy-efficient cooling technology. Gd₂O₃ nanoparticles can enhance the efficiency of these systems, which are becoming a promising alternative to traditional gas-compression refrigeration techniques.
Semiconductors: Gadolinium oxide is used in semiconductor devices as a high-k dielectric material. It improves the performance of microelectronics by reducing power consumption and improving the stability of transistors and capacitors in electronic circuits.
Catalysis
Catalytic Applications: Due to its high surface area and reactivity, Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are employed in catalysis for various chemical reactions, including oxidation and hydrogenation processes. Gd₂O₃ can act as a catalyst or as part of catalytic systems in the production of chemicals and fuels, as well as in environmental applications such as air and water purification.
