Electron Configuration
[Xe] 6s
2
4f
7
5d
1
Gadolinium is named for "Johan Gadolin"
Melting Point:
1311.85
o
C
Boiling Point:
3265.85
o
C
Heat of Vaporization:
1914.15 J/g
Heat of Fusion:
98.57 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity:
0.236 J/g
.
C
o
or 0.06 cal/g
.
C
o
Density:
7.89 g/cm
3