Gadolinium (Gd) — Element 64: Properties & Data | Aladdin Scientific
Gadolinium(Gd) — Element 64
Gadolinium (Gd) is a lanthanide with atomic number 64 and atomic mass 157.25. It has melting point 1586 K (1313 °C), boiling point 3546 K (3273 °C), density 7.9 g/cm³. It sits in period 6 of the periodic table and was discovered in 1880.
Key facts
| Atomic mass | 157.2500 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s2 4f7 5d1 |
| Oxidation states | +3 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.2 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 237 pm |
| Ionization energy | 6.15 eV |
| Melting point | 1586 K |
| Boiling point | 3546 K |
| Density | 7.9 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Year discovered | 1880 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the electron configuration of gadolinium?
The ground-state electron configuration of gadolinium is [Xe]6s2 4f7 5d1.
What group and period is gadolinium in?
Gadolinium (Gd) is in period 6 (lanthanide series) of the periodic table, classified as a lanthanide.
What is the melting point of gadolinium?
Gadolinium melts at 1586 K (1313 °C).
What is the standard state of gadolinium?
Gadolinium is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
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About this data: property values compiled from IUPAC Standard Atomic Weights (2021), the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and PubChem. Curated by the Aladdin Scientific technical team. Last reviewed: .