Gadolinium
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Gadolinium is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Gd.
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Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 64. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 157.25(3), and is typically found as a solid in its elemental form.
Gadolinium is considered to be a member of the "Lanthanide" class of elements, has a boiling point of 3,273 °C , and a melting point of 1,313 °C .