1. Product Overview

Gadolinium Fluoride (GdF₃) is an important rare earth fluoride material and a medium-heavy rare earth functional material.

Gadolinium fluoride exhibits good chemical stability, thermal stability, and unique magnetic properties. It is mainly used in rare earth metal production, optical materials, magnetic materials, scintillation materials, and specialty functional material applications.

According to the rare earth fluoride product indicator system, gadolinium fluoride primarily focuses on ReO (total rare earth oxide content), F content, oxygen content, and loss on ignition indicators. Typical specifications are ReO≥82%, F≥26%, O≤1000 ppm, and loss on ignition ≤1500 ppm.

For the Russian market, this product is mainly targeted at rare earth smelting enterprises, functional material companies, optical material enterprises, research institutions, and rare earth raw material traders.

2. Specifications

Product Name: Gadolinium Fluoride

English Name: Gadolinium Fluoride

Russian Name: Фторид гадолиния

Chemical Formula: GdF₃

CAS No.: 13765-26-9

Product Category: Rare earth fluoride

ReO: ≥82%

F: ≥26%

O: ≤1000 ppm

Loss on Ignition: ≤1500 ppm

Appearance: White powder

Packaging: 25 kg bags, bulk bags, or customized according to customer requirements

Storage: Store in a dry, moisture-proof environment in sealed containers

3. Main Application Areas

① Rare Earth Metal Production

Gadolinium fluoride is an important raw material for the production of gadolinium metal, used in rare earth metal production and subsequent functional material manufacturing.

② Optical Materials

Gadolinium exhibits good optical properties and can be used in specialty optical glass, optical crystals, and related functional material systems.

③ Magnetic Functional Materials

Gadolinium has special magnetic properties. Gadolinium fluoride can be used in magnetic materials and related functional material research and development.

④ Scintillation Materials and Research Applications

Used in specialty scintillation materials, nuclear-related functional materials, and high-performance material research fields.

4. Key Purchasing Criteria in the Russian Market

When sourcing gadolinium fluoride, Russian customers typically focus on:

-ReO content and gadolinium element purity;

-F content;

-O content control (≤1000 ppm);

-Loss on ignition indicators (≤1500 ppm);

-Rare earth impurities and non-rare earth impurities;

-Particle size distribution;

-Export technical documentation including COA, TDS, and SDS.

5. Product Advantages

-ReO≥82%, meeting the requirements of rare earth fluoride applications;

-Low oxygen and low loss on ignition control, suitable for high-purity material applications;

-Good thermal and chemical stability;

-Suitable for rare earth metal, optical, and functional material industry chains;

-Supports stable supply and international trade documentation requirements.

6. Packaging and Storage

Gadolinium fluoride should be packaged in moisture-proof, sealed packaging to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

It is recommended to store in a dry environment and to keep packaging intact to ensure stable product quality.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which industries primarily use gadolinium fluoride?

A: It is mainly used in rare earth metal production, optical materials, magnetic functional materials, scintillation materials, and research fields.

Q: What does ReO≥82% represent?

A: ReO represents the total rare earth oxide content and is an important indicator for evaluating the effective rare earth content of rare earth fluorides.

Q: What is the difference between gadolinium fluoride and yttrium fluoride?

A: Gadolinium fluoride is mainly used in gadolinium-based magnetic materials, optical materials, and functional materials; yttrium fluoride is mainly used in laser crystals, optical materials, and specialty ceramic applications.

Q: Why is it necessary to control oxygen content and loss on ignition in gadolinium fluoride?

A: Low oxygen and low loss on ignition help improve product purity and reduce the impact of impurities on rare earth metal production and functional material performance.

Q: What documents are required for purchasing gadolinium fluoride in Russia?

A: Typically, COA, TDS, SDS, certificate of origin, and packaging information are required.