693510
Gadolinium-silicon-germanium alloy
Gd5Si2Ge2, ≥99% trace metals basis
Synonym(s):
Gadolinium germanium silicide
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Linear Formula:
Gd5Ge2Si2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
987.70
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
11101711
MDL number:
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
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.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
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 (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Classifications
Water-react. 3
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