Atomic Symbol for Gadolinium (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Gd?

The answer is Gadolinium (Gd). However there is a lot of stuff about Gadolinium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Gadolinium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Gd (Gadolinium)

Sources

Found with other rare earths in gadolinite and monazite sand.

Description

Soft, ductile, silvery-white metal.

Name Origin

Named after the mineral gadolinite.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Used in steel alloying agents and the manufacture of electronic components.

Discovery

Discovered By: Jean de Marignac

Year: 1880

Location: Switzerland

Atomic Number

64

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

157,25

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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