Gadolinium
Gadolinium (Gd) is a lanthanide (inner transition metal), with atomic number 64 and atomic mass 157.2500 u. This sheet describes its essential properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Gadolinium
- Symbol: Gd
- Atomic number: 64
- Atomic mass: 157.2500 u
Position in the periodic table
- Block: f (Lanthanide)
- Period: 6
- Category: Inner transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Solid
- Melting point: 1313°C
- Density: 7.90 g/cm³
- Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f⁷ 5d¹ 6s²
Scientific description
Gadolinium is a chemical element belonging to the lanthanides. It has the symbol Gd, atomic number 64, and a standard atomic mass of 157.2500 u.
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