Gadolinium is used in alloys of iron and chromium to improve resistance to high temperatures and oxidation. Gadolinium is used to make gadolinium yttrium garnets which have microwave applications. Gadolinium compounds are used as green phosphors in color television picture tubes.Because of its magnetic properties, gadolinium is also used in intravenous radiocontrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).aturally occurring gadolinium is a mixture of seven isotopes and they are found in the percentages shown: 152 Gd (0.2%), 154 Gd (2.2%), 155 Gd (14.8%), 156 Gd (20.5%), 157 Gd (15.7%), 158 Gd (24.8%) and 160 Gd (21.9%). The most abundant isotope is 158 Gd at 24.8%.
The first step in becoming a criminal investigator is to obtain formal education in some type of forensic science. While an associateâs degree may be enough for some positions, a bachelorâs degree in criminal justice is recommended for most of the jobs in this field.he average pay rate for a criminal investigator will vary based on location, but According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2013 the mean average pay in the United States is $79,030. For those with advanced degrees and ample experience, a supervising role will offer higher pay rates, up to $125,320.
Potential career paths for those with a criminal justice background include law enforcement, investigations, forensics, case management, security, counseling, law and education. To earn a degree in criminal justice, you will need to have a basic understanding of criminology, the study of crime. Criminology explores the nature and causes of crime, the behavior and patterns of criminals and various theories and perspectives on socially deviant behavior.