Gadolinium(III) hydroxide

Gadolinium(III) hydroxide
Names
Systematic IUPAC name
Gandolinium trihydroxide
Other names
  • Gandolinium(III) hydroxide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.036.817
EC Number
  • 240-516-5
  • InChI=1S/Gd.3H2O/h;3*1H2/q+3;;;/p-3
    Key: ILCLBMDYDXDUJO-UHFFFAOYSA-K
  • [OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[Gd+3]
Properties
Gd(OH)3
Molar mass 208.3 g/mol
Appearance White solid
Melting point 307 °C (585 °F; 580 K) (decomposes)
Insoluble
Structure
Hexagonal
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Gadolinium(III) hydroxide is a chemical compound with the formula Gd(OH)3. Its nanoparticles has a potential use for layering various drugs, such as diclofenac, ibuprofen, and naproxen.