Addition Of Gadolinium Research Articles

Development of Mg-3Al-0.5Zn-0.4Mn-1Gd Alloys as a Clavicle Bone Implant Material: A Literature Review

Abstract Magnesium alloys are widely used as implant materials such as Magnesium-Aluminium, Magnesium-Mangan, Magnesium-Zirconium, and others. These alloys still need further research regarding the mechanical properties of the alloy materials, resistance to corrosion rate, and anti-toxic properties to the human body. This article reviews the Magnesium alloy AZ31 (Magnesium-3Al-1Zn-0.4Mn) with the addition of the Gadolinium element as a candidate for the implant of the clavicle bone. The novelty of the proposed research is the change in composition in the form of a reduction of 0.5% Zn and the addition of 1% Gd. Furthermore, anodizing and coating treatment is implemented to improve the mechanical stability of the alloy. This alloy is supposed to improve the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of magnesium. The addition of gadolinium can increase the mechanical strength, creep resistance, and rate of corrosion resistance.

Increasing heat resistance of a Mg-Sm-Zn alloy via minor gadolinium addition

The addition of minor gadolinium (Gd) into Mg-4Sm-0.6Zn-0.4Zr alloy significantly enhances high-temperature strength and creep resistance, such as a decrease in the minimum creep rate by approximately five times and an increase in the yield strength by around 40 MPa at 200 °C. The presence of Gd results in the co-precipitation of both prismatic β-type and basal γ-type phases during creep, whereas only the basal γ-type phase is present in the Gd-free alloy. The prismatic β-type and basal γ-type phases are oriented perpendicular to each other in space, creating a closed configuration that effectively blocks dislocation motions compared to single basal γ-type precipitates. Therefore, the improved creep resistance in the Gd-enriched alloy is mainly attributed to the co-precipitation of prismatic β-type and γ-type precipitates during creep. Furthermore, rare earth (RE) atoms inherently provide stable solute hardening at high temperatures, which contributes to the increased high-temperature strength. The addition of Gd also enhances grain boundary stability by promoting the formation of more Mg3RE phases, thereby further enhancing the creep strength. These findings offer insights into the development of highly creep-resistant Mg alloys with low RE concentrations.

Effect of gadolinium on the machinability of an Al-killed high sulfur steel

The effect of various gadolinium contents on the number density and morphology of sulfide in Al-killed high-sulfur steel was investigated. Meanwhile, the effect of characterization of sulfide inclusions, i.e., number density and morphology on the cutting performance of steel also were studied. The evolution process of sulfide inclusions with the increasing T.Gd content from 0 ppm to 198 ppm in steel samples could be described as follows: MnS → (Gd-O-S)-MnS→(Gd-S)-MnS →Gd-S. As the gadolinium content in the steel increased, sulfide inclusions with an aspect ratio of < 3 increased from 26.1 % to 99.7 % and the number density of sulfides decreased from 438 #/mm2 to 80.4 #/mm2. Spherical sulfides could form micro-holes during cutting, facilitating the chip-breaking process, whereas long-strip MnS tended to self-break during cutting. The higher the proportion of C-type chips in the cutting process, the better the cutting performance of the material. Therefore, spherical sulfides exhibited superior modification effects on surface finishes compared to long-strip sulfides. In low-speed cutting, sulfide morphology predominantly affected surface roughness, while in high-speed cutting, the number density of sulfides became the dominant factor. The addition of gadolinium can effectively decrease the surface roughness of the material at various cutting parameters. Moreover, the Gd-O film can be formed on the tool surface was observed after the addition of gadolinium in the steel, which can increase the lubrication during the cutting process and reduce the tool surface wear.

Effect of gadolinium addition on microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of titanium alloys for spent fuel storage and neutron shielding

Ti-Gd alloys with Gd contents of 2 wt%–8 wt% were prepared, and the influence of Gd content on the microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, neutron absorption property and density of the alloy weas investigated. The microstructure changes from full lamellar α phase to fine equiaxed crystals, and the area fraction of Gd-rich phase decreases from 3.2% to 1.8% and then increases to 9.1%. Gd has three existing forms: pure Gd, compound oxide of Gd2TiO5 and/or Gd2O3 and solidifies in the Ti matrix. Ti-4Gd exhibits the best mechanical properties, its tensile strength and elongation is 102 MPa and 49%, respectively. The neutron transmittancy of Ti-8Gd alloy in water is the lowest, which is 3.75%. The corrosion rate of Ti-Gd alloy is 0.00097–0.00238 mm/a, which meets the corrosion standard of small-scale nuclear reactors and containers for spent fuel.

Effect of Gadolinium Addition on Magnetic and Magneto-Optical Properties of Yttrium Iron Garnet Crystal

Effect of Gadolinium Addition on Magnetic and Magneto-Optical Properties of Yttrium Iron Garnet Crystal

Empowering PVD for corrosion protection

SummaryA novel, monolithic DC‐magnetron sputtered TiN+MgGd coating, only 3to5 μm thick, effectively protects steel substrates from corrosion. This achievement is due to alloying of TiN with MgGd, which not only maintains the renowned wear resistance of TiN coatings, but potentially improves it through optimized deposition parameters.The key to the enhanced corrosion resistance lies in the addition of magnesium (Mg) and gadolinium (Gd). It reduces the coating's free corrosion potential, thereby mitigating the driving force for galvanic corrosion between coating and substrate. Moreover, at specific Mg to Gd ratios, a cathodic protection effect can be observed. Crucially, the presence of Gd is essential for this performance. It imparts hydrophobicity to the coating surface, reinforces a passivating layer and significantly enhances defect tolerance.This discovery paves the way for a sustainable alternative to electroplated chromium or combined electroplating and PVD, offering superior corrosion protection with minimal coating thickness.

Evaluation of Holmium(III), Erbium(III), and Gadolinium(III) Accumulation by Cyanobacteria Arthrospira platensis Using Neutron Activation Analysis and Elements' Effects on Biomass Quantity and Biochemical Composition.

Rare-earth elements are released into the aquatic environment as a result of their extensive use in industry and agriculture, and they can be harmful for living organisms. The effects of holmium(III), erbium(III), and gadolinium(III) when added to a growth medium in concentrations ranging from 10 to 30 mg/L on the accumulation ability and biochemical composition of Arthrospira platensis were studied. According to the results of a neutron activation analysis, the uptake of elements by cyanobacteria occurred in a dose-dependent manner. The addition of gadolinium(III) to the growth medium did not significantly affect the amount of biomass, whereas erbium(III) and holmium(III) reduced it up to 22% compared to the control. The effects of rare-earth elements on the content of proteins, carbohydrates, phycobiliproteins, lipids, β carotene, and chlorophyll a were evaluated. The studied elements had different effects on the primary biomolecule content, suggesting that holmium(III) and erbium(III) were more toxic than Gd(III) for Arthrospira platensis.

Optimization of magnetic domain structure and soft magnetic properties of FeCoNiGd medium-entropy alloys by gadolinium addition

Soft magnetic high-entropy alloys (HEAs) have attracted much attention due to their excellent mechanical properties and high electrical resistivity. However, the magnetic dilution caused by non-magnetic elements in HEAs greatly reduces their saturation magnetization (Ms). In this work, FeCoNiGdx medium-entropy alloys (MEAs) were prepared by adding gadolinium, a rare earth element with ferromagnetism near room temperature, into FeCoNi alloy to study its influence on the microstructure and magnetic properties. The results demonstrate that the addition of Gd can promote the precipitation of intermetallic compound phases in FeCoNi alloy. When x decreases from 1 to 0.5, the intermetallic compound phases change from GdM2 (M=Fe, Co, Ni) phase to GdM5 phase, and it becomes Gd2M17 phase if x ≤ 0.07. Moreover, the addition of a minor amount of Gd significantly optimizes the remanence (Br), while slightly worsens the saturation magnetization (Ms) and coercivity (Hc). Finally, the FeCoNiGd0.03 MEA achieves the best comprehensive magnetic properties with high Ms= 149.58 emu/g, low Hc= 434.3 A/m and Br= 0.231 mT owing to the high content of ferromagnetic elements and reasonable distribution of the magnetic domain structure. This work can provide insights into the role of rare earth elements on microstructure and magnetic properties of MEAs and HEAs.

Effect of Re Addition on the Water–Gas Shift Activity of Ni Catalyst Supported by Mixed Oxide Materials for H2 Production

Water–gas shift (WGS) reaction was performed over 5% Ni/CeO2, 5% Ni/Ce-5% Sm-O, 5% Ni/Ce-5% Gd-O, 1% Re 4% Ni/Ce-5% Sm-O and 1% Re 4% Ni/Ce-5% Gd-O catalysts to reduce CO concentration and produce extra hydrogen. CeO2 and M-doped ceria (M = Sm and Gd) were prepared using a combustion method, and then nickel and rhenium were added onto the mixed oxide supports using an impregnation method. The influence of rhenium, samarium and gadolinium on the structural and redox properties of materials that have an effect on their water–gas shift activities was investigated. It was found that the addition of samarium and gadolinium into Ni/CeO2 enhances the surface area, reduces the crystallite size of CeO2, increases oxygen vacancy concentration and improves Ni dispersion on the CeO2 surface. Moreover, the addition of rhenium leads to an increase in the WGS activity of Ni/CeMO (M = Sm and Gd) catalysts. The results indicate that 1% Re 4% Ni/Ce-5% Sm-O presents the greatest WGS activity, with the maximum of 97% carbon monoxide conversion at 350 °C. An increase in the dispersion and surface area of metallic nickel in this catalyst results in the facilitation of the reactant CO adsorption. The result of X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) analysis suggests that Sm and Re in 1% Re 4% Ni/Ce-5% Sm-O catalyst donate some electrons to CeO2, resulting in a decrease in the oxidation state of cerium. The occurrence of more Ce3+ at the CeO2 surface leads to higher oxygen vacancy, which alerts the redox process at the surface, thereby increasing the efficiency of the WGS reaction.

Cyanobacteria Arthospira platensis as an Effective Tool for Gadolinium Removal from Wastewater

The biosorption and bioaccumulation of gadolinium by Arthospira platensis in batch experiments was examined. In biosorption experiments, the influence of pH, gadolinium concentration, time of contact and temperature on Arthospira platensis sorption capacity was investigated. The maximum biosorption capacity of 101 mg/g was attained at a pH of 3.0 and temperature of 20 °C. A pseudo-first-order model was applicable to describe the kinetics of the biosorption and the Freundlich model to explain the equilibrium of the process. In bioaccumulation experiments, besides the examination of the gadolinium uptake by Arthospira platensis, its effect on biomass productivity as well as the content of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and pigments was assessed. The addition of gadolinium in the cultivation medium resulted in the increase in biomass productivity and the content of MDA and, at the same time, in the reduction in the amount of proteins and carbohydrates. The content of other monitored parameters did not change significantly. The water extracts obtained from Arthospira platensis showed a higher antiradical activity against the ABTS cation radical in comparison with ethanolic extracts. Arthospira platensis is of interest for the development of the technology of gadolinium-contaminated wastewater remediation.

Strengthening of CoCrNi medium entropy alloy with gadolinium additions

A series of (CoCrNi)100–xGdx (x = 0/0.1/0.3/0.5/1.0) medium entropy alloys (MEAs) was fabricated by high-vacuum arc melting. The effects of rare-earth element, Gd, additions on the evolution of microstructures and mechanical properties of CoCrNi MEAs were studied. The phase and microstructure were examined using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. The tensile properties were measured by material testing system (MTS) and the hardness was measured by both Vickers indenter and nanoindentation. As the Gd concentration increased, the phase transformed from face-centered cubic (FCC) to hexagonal close-packed (HCP) precipitates in FCC matrix. Compared to the single phase CoCrNi MEA with the yield strength of 400 MPa and fracture strength of 880 MPa, CoCrNi99.5Gd0.5 MEA exhibited a much higher yield strength of 751 MPa and ultimate tensile strength of 1216 MPa, while the ductility still maintained a high value of ∼55%. The enhanced mechanical properties were ascribed to solid solution, precipitation and grain refinement strengthening mechanisms. The relations among compositions, microstructures and mechanical properties of (CoCrNi)100–xGdx MEAs were discussed.

Effects of Minor Gadolinium Addition and T4 Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Properties of Magnesium

Mg–Gd alloys are candidates for degradable implants combining favorable mechanical and corrosion properties. Gd has a high solid solubility in Mg and an acceptable biocompatibility. The influences of different amount of Gd additions and solid solution (T4) treatment on mechanical properties and corrosion in 0.9 wt% NaCl and cell culture medium (CCM) of magnesium are systematically investigated. The effects of Gd are clarified by microstructural characterizations as well as stress and degradation analysis. It is shown that minor Gd additions to pure Mg lead to Gd solid solution in Mg (α) and the formation of Mg5Gd intermetallic particles (IMPs), which increase the hardness, tensile, and compressive strength. The GdH2 phase is found in low‐alloyed Mg–Gd alloys. The corrosion rate (CR) is increased by the addition of more Gd due to the increased kinetics of the cathodic reaction. However, the resistance to degradation is effectively improved by T4 heat treatment due to the dissolution of IMPs. The reduced susceptibility to pitting can be achieved by a minor Gd addition and T4 heat treatment. The Mg–2Gd alloy is a potential candidate for implants due to its good combination of tailorable mechanical properties and low homogeneous in vitro degradation rate (DR).

Modified Biodegradation Behavior Induced Beneficial Microenvironments for Bone Regeneration by Low Addition of Gadolinium in Zinc (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 21/2022)

Biodegradable Materials In article 2201184 by Yufeng Zheng and co-workers, trace amounts of gadolinium are used to modify the biodegradation behavior of zinc via refinement of the intrinsic microstructure. As a result, a Zn-0.4Gd alloy implant generates beneficial microenvironments for bone regeneration by fulfilling the favorable biological role of zinc, contributing to improved osteogenesis and osseointegration.

Effect of gadolinium addition on the corrosion behavior and oxide properties of titanium in boric acid solution at 50 °C

The purpose of this study is to investigate the electrochemical and immersion corrosion behavior of Ti-5 wt.% Gd alloy in a boric acid solution at 50 °C. The chemical states and defect densities of oxide films formed in the solution were determined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and the Mott–Schottky relation, respectively. Ti-5Gd alloy revealed a higher corrosion and passive current density, and greater weight loss compared to pure Ti, which is primarily attributed to the preferential dissolution of anodic Gd-rich particles in the cathodic Ti matrix. Incorporation of Gd3+ ions into the TiO2 lattice increased oxygen vacancy concentration; therefore, the oxide films of Ti-5Gd alloy contained much more point defects that carry the charges through the films, thereby deteriorating the corrosion resistance of the alloy in regards to the properties of the films.

Modified Biodegradation Behavior Induced Beneficial Microenvironments for Bone Regeneration by Low Addition of Gadolinium in Zinc.

Zinc (Zn) shows a great potential as a biodegradable material for bone implants after a decade of systematic research and development. However, uncontrollable biodegradation behavior and biphasic dose-response prevent Zn from fulfilling its essential role in facilitating bone regeneration. In this study, the low addition of gadolinium (Gd) modifies the intrinsic microstructure of Zn in terms of grain size distribution, grain boundary misorientation, and texture. Adding Gd refines grain size distribution and creates a stronger basal plane texture in Zn, consequently, changing the current density distribution and reducing the anode dissolution rate during corrosion. As a result, uniform degradation is more predominant in Zn-0.4Gd alloy implant, in comparison to localized degradation in pure Zn implant in bone environments. The modified biodegradation behavior of the Zn-0.4Gd alloy implant induces significantly better new bone formation and osseointegration compared to the pure Zn implant. Therefore, Gd with trace amounts is able to tune the degradation behavior and improve the performance of Zn-based implants in promoting bone regeneration.

On the solid solution substitutional position and properties of Mg–Gd alloy

The effects of gadolinium addition on crystallographic characteristics (lattice parameters, c/a ratios, solid solution substitutional position) and physical properties (electrical conductivity, Vickers hardness and mechanical performance) of Mg–Gd alloy were investigated in the present work. The results show that the Gd atoms in Mg–Gd binary alloy prefer to be located on the prismatic plane. The solid solution strengthening and ductilizing effect of Mg–Gd alloy mainly occurs in the composition range of 1–4 wt.% Gd. With the increase of Gd content, the axial ratio c/a of the extruded alloy first decreases and then increases, which is consistent with the change law of the alloy ductility. With the increase of Gd content in the low addition range, the starting resistance of basal slip increases sharply, while that of prismatic slip increases slowly. The difference between these two kinds of resistance gradually approaches to a certain extent with the increase of Gd content, which is beneficial to the coordination of basal slip and prismatic slip, and plays a plasticizing role. However, when the Gd content exceeds a certain amount, the volume fraction of the second phase in the alloy is too high, which is unfavourable to the elasticity. Under the high addition of Gd, when the starting resistance of prismatic slip and basal slip tend to be close and the difference is relatively constant, the hardening exponent also decreases to a relatively low stable value.

Utility of gadolinium for identifying the malignant potential of pancreatic cystic lesions.

To determine if gadolinium is necessary for the diagnosis of a pancreatic cystic lesion (PCL) as benign or malignant by assessing inter- and intra-observer agreement and diagnostic accuracy for the presence of worrisome features/high-risk stigmata on non-contrast MRI compared to MRI with and without contrast, with cytopathology as a reference standard. The institutional database was searched to identify consecutive patients that underwent EUS/FNA or surgical resection of an asymptomatic PCL performed from 01/01/2015 to 01/01/2019. Two abdominal radiologists independently evaluated PCLs on MRI with all sequences except for contrast-enhanced sequences followed by a second reading with data from the entire MRI including pre- and post-contrast sequences. Cyst size, growth, and the presence of worrisome features/high-risk stigmata were assessed for each cyst on both datasets. There were 87 patients with 87 pancreatic cysts; 76(87.4%) were benign and 11 (12.7%) were malignant. The presence of any worrisome features/high-risk stigmata for reader 1 was concordant on both MRIs in 95.4% (83/87; k = 0.874) of cases and for reader 2 was concordant in 96.6% (84/87; k = 0.920) of cases. The diagnostic accuracy of the two datasets when the presence of any worrisome feature/high-risk stigmata was predictive of malignancy was identical for reader 1 (AUC = 0.622 for both; p = 1.0) and similar for reader 2 (AUC 0.569 and 0.589; p = 0.08) for both MRI datasets. The addition of gadolinium had no significant impact in the diagnosis of a benign versus malignant PCL, with similar intra-observer agreement and diagnostic accuracy for both readers when using contrast-enhanced and unenhanced MRI datasets.

Microstructure Examination and Sliding Wear Behavior of Al-15%Mg2Si-xGd In Situ Composites before and after Hot Extrusion

In current study; the effect of various Gadolinium (Gd) additions on the microstructure and sliding wear behaviour of Al-15%Mg2Si composite before and after the hot extrusion process was examined. Optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with EDX facility and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterize the microstructure. The results showed that with addition of 1.0 wt.% Gd to Al-15%Mg2Si composite, the primary Mg2Si particles size reduced from 44 µm to 23 µm and its morphology altered from dendritic to polygonal shape. Further refinement of primary Mg2Si particles was achieved after conducting hot extrusion which resulted in a decrease in its size to 19 µm with a transfer to near-spherical morphology. The Vickers hardness value increased from 55.6 HV in the as-cast and unmodified composite to 72.9 HV in the extruded 1.0% Gd modified composite. The wear test results revealed that composites treated with Gd possess higher wear resistance in comparison with those of without Gd. The highest wear resistance obtained with the lowest wear rates of 0.19 mm3/km and 0.14 mm3/km in the Al-15%Mg2Si-1.0% Gd before and after the hot extrusion, respectively. The high wear resistance of extruded Gd-modified Al-15%Mg2Si composite is due to the refinement of primary Mg2Si particles with uniform distribution in the composite matrix along with fragmentation of Gd intermetallic compounds.

Effect of Gadolinium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of 316L Austenitic Stainless Steels

Effect of Gadolinium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of 316L Austenitic Stainless Steels

Influence of Solution Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Tensile Properties of Gd-Treated Al-15% Mg2Si In-Situ Composites

ABSTRACT Microstructural alteration and tensile properties of Al-15% Mg2Si composite specimens was examined after addition of gadolinium (Gd) and conducting solution heat treatment. Various percentages of gadolinium (0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 5.0 wt. % Gd) were added to the composite Al-15% Mg2Si composite. The specimens then solutionized at 500 °C for 4h followed by quenching. The results showed that regular morphology and small size of primary Mg2Si particles is achieved after addition of 1.0 wt.% Gd compared to untreated composite. Due to solutionizing effect, Mg2Si dissolution occurred which led to alter the morphology of primary Mg2Si particles to round shape. Tensile testing results revealed that enhancement in UTS and El% values owns to influence of both Gd addition and solution heat treatment on the Al-15% Mg2Si composite. The fracture surface of untreated composite depicted a cellular fracture, while the fracture surface of Gd treated and heat treated composite showed a ductile surface containing fine dimples, in which alteration of fracture mode is due to the role of Gd and heat treatment on microstructural modification, which results in reduction of potential sites for stress concentration and crack initiation areas.