Gadolinium(III) selenate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Gd2(SeO4)3. It exists as the anhydrate and octahydrate. The octahydrate transforms into the anhydrate when heated to 130 °C.
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Gd2(SeO4)3 | |
Molar mass | 743.395 887.523 (octahydrate) |
Density | 3.309g/cm3 (octahydrate) |
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gadolinium(III) selenite gadolinium(III) sulfate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation
editGadolinium(III) selenate can be obtained by crystallizing from the reaction of gadolinium oxide and selenic acid solution:[2]
- Gd2O3 + 3 H2SeO4 → Gd2(SeO4)3 + 3 H2O