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What is Gadolinium?

Gadolinium is a metal that is silvery-white in color, and is used in a wide variety of applications including microwaves, televisions, nuclear marine propulsion systems, intravenous radiocontrast agents, and in other medical imaging applications. It is also known by various other names such as gadolinium-DPTA, gadodiamide, and its brand names such as Magnevist, Omniscan, and ProHance.

The Properties of Gadolinium

Gadolinium is a silvery white metal that is both malleable and ductile. It is relatively stable in dry air, but when exposed to moisture, it does tarnish quickly. It is soluble in dilute acids. An important property in terms of its applications is that it is also highly paramagnetic at room temperature, meaning that it will display magnetic properties when exposed to a magnetic field.

The Uses of Gadolinium

Gadolinium is used in a wide variety of applications including microwaves, television tubes, compact discs, and computer memory. It is also used in nuclear marine propulsion systems to slow down the initial reaction rate. Gadolinium is also used in a number of medical imaging applications including x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography.

Gadolinium Safety

Although Gadolinium is generally considered safe, the use of it in MRI contrast media is now considered harmful for those with kidney disorders. This is because it can lead to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, especially in patients with end-stage renal disease who are on regular dialysis treatment. Less than one in a thousand people may also be allergic to gadolinium containing substances.

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