Gadolinium: biological information

Biological role of gadolinium: gadolinium has no biological role but is said to stimulate the metabolism.

Levels in humans

Table: the abundances of the elements in humans.
Human abundance by weight no data ppb by weight
Human abundance by atoms no data atoms relative to C = 1000000

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Hazards and Risks

Hazards and risks associated with gadolinium: gadolinium compounds are encountered rarely by most people. All gadolinium compounds should be regarded as highly toxic although initial evidence would appear to suggest the danger is limited. Gadolinium compounds are skin and eye irritants and perhaps carcinogenic. The metal dust presents a fire and explosion hazard.

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