Gadolinium is a chemical element with the symbol Gd and atomic number 64. It is a silvery-white metal that is part of the lanthanide series in the periodic table. Gadolinium is known for its high magnetic susceptibility and is used in various applications, including: 1. **Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)**: Gadolinium-based contrast agents are commonly used in medical imaging to enhance the quality of MRI scans.
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Gadolinium is the chemical element with atomic number 64 and symbol . It is a lanthanide. The ion has seven unpaired 4f electrons, giving it strong paramagnetism. This connects atomic electron configuration with magnetic behavior and with the effect of coordinated gadolinium on nearby nuclear-spin relaxation.[ref]