Atomfair Gadolinium Fluoride Powder (GdF₃), 99.99% Purity, Custom Particle Sizes Down to 1 μm
Product Description
Atomfair gadolinium fluoride is supplied as a white powder with 99.99% purity and is available with custom particle sizes down to 1 μm. Iron content is <3 ppm; cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium are each <1 ppm. It is intended for optical glass and laser crystal material research.
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Customization & Ordering
Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request. Please include the required particle size, quantity, and packaging when requesting a quotation.
Key Features and Advantages
- Purity: 99.99%.
- Iron content: <3 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti: <1 ppm each.
- Loss on ignition: 0.29%.
APPLICATION SCOPE: optical glass and laser crystal material research.
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
Contact our engineering team for technical support or official institutional quotations.
Gadolinium fluoride powder is hygroscopic and may absorb moisture from ambient air, which can affect its optical properties. Storage in a dry, inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain purity and prevent degradation.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store the powder in a sealed container under dry, inert gas to minimize moisture uptake.
- Contamination Risk: Handle with clean, non-metallic tools to avoid introducing trace metal contaminants that could alter optical performance.
This procedure outlines safe handling and preparation of gadolinium fluoride powder for optical glass or laser crystal synthesis. Proper moisture control and contamination prevention are critical to achieving consistent material properties.
Required Equipment: Glovebox or dry inert gas environment, Clean, non-metallic spatula
- Prepare Environment
Transfer the powder into a glovebox purged with dry argon or nitrogen to prevent moisture absorption. - Weigh Powder
Weigh the required amount using a clean, non-metallic spatula and an analytical balance placed inside the glovebox. - Seal Container
Immediately seal the remaining powder in its original container with a desiccant pack and store under inert gas.
How tightly controlled are transition-metal impurities in Atomfair GdF3 powder for optical glass and laser crystal research?
The powder is supplied at 99.99% purity with Fe below 3 ppm and Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti each below 1 ppm; loss on ignition is 0.29%. These specified impurity ceilings are the product-specific controls given for a material intended for optical glass and laser crystal material research, so batch-level confirmation should be requested through the provided COA.
Can this GdF3 powder be ordered with a custom particle size and in small research quantities?
Yes. Atomfair GdF3 is available in custom particle sizes down to 1 μm, and this product is offered in 10g, 50g, and 100g packages. To configure an order, include the required particle size, quantity, and packaging when requesting a quotation.
What batch-specific documentation is available for Atomfair GdF3 powder before institutional purchase?
A COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. These documents are the available source of lot-level verification for the 99.99% purity claim and the stated trace-metal limits for this white GdF3 powder.
Atomfair Gadolinium Fluoride Powder (GdF₃) at 99.99% purity with custom particle sizes down to 1 μm is evaluated for optical glass and laser crystal material research, with trace metal contaminants (Fe <3 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ti <1 ppm each) and a loss on ignition of 0.29%.
Positive
- High purity with low trace metals: 99.99% purity with iron below 3 ppm and each of Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ti below 1 ppm minimizes contamination in optical and laser crystal synthesis.
- Custom particle size down to 1 μm: Availability of custom particle sizes down to 1 μm allows optimization of powder reactivity and dispersion for specific glass or crystal fabrication processes.
Trade-offs
- Loss on ignition at 0.29%: A loss on ignition of 0.29% indicates residual volatiles or moisture that may require pre-drying or controlled handling in moisture-sensitive applications.
- Custom particle size requires lead time: Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are made upon request, requiring advance specification and ordering, which may delay procurement for time-sensitive research.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
