Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles (Gd2O3, 99.9%, 10-100 nm, Cubic)
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;
| 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 (Gd2O3) Applications:
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
Biomedical Applications
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Contrast Agents: Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are widely used as contrast agents in MRI. The high magnetic moment of gadolinium (a paramagnetic rare-earth element) enhances the quality of MRI scans by improving the contrast, especially for soft tissues. Gd₂O₃ nanoparticles can be functionalized with targeting molecules to deliver them specifically to areas of interest (e.g., tumors), enabling precise imaging of diseases.
Drug Delivery Systems: Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are being explored for use in drug delivery systems due to their biocompatibility and ability to be functionalized. These nanoparticles can be loaded with therapeutic agents and directed to specific tissues or organs, allowing for controlled and targeted drug release. They are particularly being investigated for use in cancer therapy, where precise targeting is crucial.
Theranostic Applications: Gd₂O₃ nanoparticles are increasingly being studied for theranostic applications, which combine therapy and diagnostics in a single platform. In these systems, Gd₂O₃ nanoparticles serve as both imaging agents (for diagnosis via MRI) and carriers for therapeutic agents (such as chemotherapy drugs) to treat cancer or other diseases.
Magnetic and Electronic Applications
Magnetic Materials: Gadolinium oxide has intrinsic magnetic properties that can be exploited for use in magnetic materials and devices. It is often incorporated into advanced materials used for data storage, magnetic refrigeration, and magnetic sensors. Gd₂O₃ is also used in the development of magnetic nanoparticles for various applications in fields like information technology and sensor devices.
Magnetic Refrigeration: Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles are studied for their role in magnetic refrigeration.
