Electron Configuration

[Xe] 6s2 4f7 5d1

Gadolinium is named for "Johan Gadolin"
Melting Point: 1311.85 oC
Boiling Point: 3265.85 oC
Heat of Vaporization: 1914.15 J/g
Heat of Fusion: 98.57 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity: 0.236 J/g . Co or 0.06 cal/g . Co
Density: 7.89 g/cm3