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693510

Gadolinium-silicon-germanium alloy

Gd5Si2Ge2, ≥99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Gadolinium germanium silicide

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Linear Formula:
Gd5Ge2Si2
CAS Number:
189118-23-8
Molecular Weight:
987.70
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
329761597
UNSPSC Code:
11101711
MDL number:
MFCD12546006
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assay

≥99% trace metals basis

form

powder and chunks

composition

Gadolinium, 79.5 wt. % , Germanium, 14.8 wt. % , Silicon, 5.7 wt. %

reaction suitability

core: gadolinium, core: germanium, core: silicon

mp

1675 °C

density

5.7 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

[Si].[Ge].[Gd]

InChI

1S/Gd.Ge.Si

InChI key

LVKVKSQVTJLPDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Curie Temperature: ~270 K

Application

Advanced Materials for Magnetic Cooling
This material is used for research in the area of magnetic refrigeration. Alloy with a giant magnetocaloric effect.

Legal Information

Sold under license to US Patents 5,887,449 and 5,743,095 for use in magnetic refrigeration.

pictograms

Flame
GHS02

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H261

Storage Class

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Hazard Classifications

Water-react. 3

Regulatory Information

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MKBC2960

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
693510-1G04061826706848