Discovered : by J.C. Galissard de Marignac in 1880
Isolated in Geneva, Switzerland
Origin : The element is named after J. Gadolin, a Finnish chemist.
Description :
A silvery metal which reacts with oxygen and water. It is employed as an alloy for making magnets and electronic components. It is also used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Gadolinium is also used in TV screens.Click here to see larger version of this image.
