Gadolinium
Lanthanide| Atomic number | 64 |
|---|---|
| Category | Lanthanide |
| Atomic mass | 157.25 |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f⁷ 5d¹ 6s² |
| Oxidation states | +3 |
| Electronegativity | 1.2 |
| Melting point | 1,312 °C |
| Boiling point | 3,273 °C |
| Density | 7.9 g/cm³ |
| Crystal structure | Close-packed hexagonal |
| Period | 6 |
| Block | f |
| Discovered | 1,880 |
| Crustal abundance | 6.2 ppm |