Gadolinium hydride
Agent Name
Gadolinium hydride
CAS Number
13572-97-9
Formula
Gd-H3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Gadolinium trihydride; [ChemIDplus] UN1409
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Dark brown odorless lumps; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Highly flammable; Reacts with water evolving highly flammable gases; An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Gadolinium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Metal hydrides, water reactive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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