Gadolinium-157 Isotope Applications:
Gadolinium-157 isotope (Gd-157 isotope, 157Gd isotope)
- Gadolinium-157 isotope is used for neutron detection in non-destructive testing;
- Gadolinium-157 isotope is used for as combustible additive in nuclear reactors;
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Properties of Gadolinium-157 Isotope:
| Properties of Gadolinium-157 Isotope: | GADOLINIUM-157 |
|---|---|
| Natural Abundance (%) | 15.65 |
| Atomic Mass (Da) | 156.9239601 |
| Relative Isotopic Mass | 156.9239601 |
| Neutron Number (N) | 93 |
| Atomic Number (Z) | 64 |
| Mass Number (A) | 157 |
| Nucleon Number (A) | 157 |
| Proton Number (Z) | 64 |
| Half-life | Stable |
| Spin | 1.5 |
| Quadrupole Moment | 1.35 |
| g-factor (g value) | -0.2265 |
| Group | ― |
| Period | 6 |
| Electron Configuration Block | f |
| Melting Point (K) | 1585 |
| Boiling Point (K) | 3273 |
| Specific Heat | 0.23 |
| Heat of Formation | 397.5 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 10.6 |
| Dipole Polarizability | 158 |
| Electron Affinity (kJ/mole) | 0.137 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling scale) | 1.2 |
| Atomic Radius (pm) | 180.4c |
| Covalent Radius (pm) | 180 |
| VDW Radius (pm) | 271 |
| Lattice Constant | 3.64 |
| Crystal Structure | HCP |
| Jmol color | #45ffc7 |
Gadolinium-157 Information
Gadolinium is a soft silvery metallic element belonging to the lanthanoids. It has 36 isotopes. Six natural stable isotopes of gadolinium are known in addition to one natural radioactive isotope. Gd-155 and Gd-157 and the best neutron absorbers of all elements. Gadolinium compounds are used in electronics. Gadolinium was discovered by J.C.G Marignac in 1880.
Gadolinium is used in steel alloying agents and the manufacture of electronic components.
FAQ about Gadolinium-157 Isotope:
What is Gadolinium-157 isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 15.650 %
What is atomic mass for Gadolinium-157 isotope?
Answer: 156.92396 Da
What is isotopic mass for Gadolinium-157 isotope?
Answer: 156.92396
How many neutrons does Gadolinium-157 isotope have?
Answer: 93
How many protons does Gadolinium-157 isotope have?
Answer: 64
How many electrons does Gadolinium-157 isotope have?
Answer: 64
What is atomic number for Gadolinium-157 isotope?
Answer: 64
Is Gadolinium-157 isotope stable?
Answer: Yes
Is Gadolinium-157 isotope radioactive?
Answer: No
