Gadolinium is a chemical element from the periodic table. It is a rare earth metal that is silvery-white in color. Gadolinium is used in various industrial applications, such as the production of magnets and in the manufacture of specialty alloys. It is also used in some scientific research and medical applications.
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| Atomic number | 64 |
| Group | VIIIB |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 157.25 |
| Latin name | Gadolinium |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f7 5d6s2 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 1, 2, 3 |