64 Gd

Gadolinium

Lanthanide
Atomic number64
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic mass157.25
Electron configuration[Xe]4f⁷ 5d¹ 6s²
Oxidation states+3
Electronegativity1.2
Melting point1,312 °C
Boiling point3,273 °C
Density7.9 g/cm³
Crystal structureClose-packed hexagonal
Period6
Blockf
Discovered1,880
Crustal abundance6.2 ppm

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