Gadolinium (Gd)

An element of the lanthanide group, atomic no. 64, atomic wt. 157.25. The paramagnetic properties of this element are used in contrast media for magnetic resonance imaging. [mineral, gadolinite, from Johan Gadolin, Finnish chemist, 1760-1852]

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