Gd

Gadolinium

Element 64 · Lanthanide · Period 6, Group 10

Solid · Discovered 1880

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number64
Atomic Mass157.25u
Electron Configuration[Xe]6s2 4f7 5d1
Electronegativity1.2Pauling
Atomic Radius237pm
Ionization Energy6.15eV
Oxidation States+3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1586K
Boiling Point3546K
Density7.9g/cm³
Group BlockLanthanide
Year Discovered1880