Gadolinium(III) chloride
Agent Name
Gadolinium(III) chloride
CAS Number
10138-52-0
Formula
Cl3-Gd
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Gadolinium chloride; Gadolinium trichloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
White crystals; Soluble in water; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used to make gadolinium sponge metal; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Gadolinium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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