Two rare earth heteropolymetalates K9GdW10O36 and K-11[Gd(PW11O39)(2)] have
been synthesized and characterized by IR and elemental analysis. Their sta
bility has been studied by TG - DTA. The TG - DTA analysis show that both c
omplexes are of good thermal stability. Their relaxivity in D2O is 6.89 and
5.27 mmol(-1).s(-1) respectively. Interaction with BSA has also been inves
tigated. The results indicate that the two rare earth heteropolymetalate ma
y be potential contrast agent for MRI.