2023 #BYI Thao Tran Dominy, PhD #published in ACS Materials Au: "Chemical Origins of Optically Addressable Spin States in Eu2(P2S6) and Eu2(P2Se6)." https://ow.ly/FCZR50Y9rnK

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A gadolinium atom being gently tugged by a large horseshoe magnet

Gadolinium is a valuable element for radiologists. Its paramagnetic properties make it useful for contrasting in MRIs, and its ability to convert ionizing radiation into visible light is used in X-rays and PET scans.

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