Gd
Gadolinium Symbol (Gd)
Gadolinium is element 64 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Gd and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and physical properties.
What does Gd mean?
Gd is the chemical symbol for gadolinium, element number 64 in the periodic table. Gadolinium is a lanthanide in the f-block, period 6. It is a solid at room temperature and was discovered in 1880.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Gd |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 64 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 157.25 |
| Group / period | f-block / 6 |
| Element category | lanthanide |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s² 4f⁷ 5d¹ |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +3 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.2 |
| Melting point | 1586 K (1312.85 °C) |
| Boiling point | 3546 K (3272.85 °C) |
| Density | 7.90 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | 1880 |
How to type Gd
- Plain text: type
Gd— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as H₂O — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Gd}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Gd}. - HTML:
Gd; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for gadolinium?
The chemical symbol for gadolinium is Gd.
What is the atomic number of gadolinium?
Gadolinium has atomic number 64, meaning each atom has 64 protons.
What is the electron configuration of gadolinium?
The ground-state electron configuration of gadolinium is [Xe]6s² 4f⁷ 5d¹.
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Reference: Gadolinium on PubChem (NIH)