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The Element Gadolinium - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

Discovered : by J.C. Galissard de Marignac in 1880 Isolated in Geneva, Switzerland Origin : The element is named after J. Gadolin, a Finnish chemist. Description : A silvery metal, but not used for much because it reacts with oxygen and water. It is employed as an alloy for making magnets and electronic components and in the recording heads of video recorders. Image : Gadolinium also used in TV ...

What is Corrosionsource.com Mission Statement Site Map Help Desk Advertise Search: Advanced Search You are here: Home Handbook Periodic Table of Elements Gadolinium For computer memory. Atomic Number: 64 Atomic Symbol: Gd Atomic Weight: 157.25 Electron Configuration: 2-8-25-9-2 Shells: 2, 8, 18, 25, 9, 2 Filling Orbital: 4f7 Melting Point: 1311oC Boiling Point: 3233oC Description: Silver-white ...