GdO

GdO refers to Gadolinium(II) oxide, which is a chemical compound. It has the chemical formula GdO. This compound is not a common or stable form of gadolinium oxide. Typically, gadolinium forms stable oxides such as Gadolinium(III) oxide (Gd2O3), which is a well-known white solid with various applications in materials science and industry. Research into lower oxidation states of lanthanide oxides, including GdO, is often conducted in specialized academic settings to understand their electronic and magnetic properties. The existence and stability of GdO under standard conditions are questionable, and it is more likely to be observed under specific experimental environments, such as in high-temperature gaseous phases or as an intermediate in complex chemical reactions. The properties of such hypothetical or transient species are subjects of theoretical and experimental investigation.