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Gallium

99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Elemental gallium

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Linear Formula:
Ga
CAS Number:
7440-55-3
Molecular Weight:
69.72
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24855961
UNSPSC Code:
12141715
MDL number:
MFCD00134045
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Quality Level

100

assay

99.999% trace metals basis

form

(chips, chunks), (metallic liquid or solid (ambient temp dependent))

reaction suitability

core: gallium

resistivity

25.795 μΩ-cm, 30°C

bp

2403 °C (lit.)

mp

29.8 °C (lit.)

density

5.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Ga]

InChI

1S/Ga

InChI key

GYHNNYVSQQEPJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

The wide liquid range of gallium was exploited recently when it was used as a solvent for the successful synthesis of ternary silicides, SmNiSi3 and YNiSi3, without incorporating Ga in their structure -- a promising new synthetic method.
Gallium (Ga) is a silver-colored metal that exists as a metallic liquid or solid, depending on the ambient temperature, with a melting point of 29.8 °C and a boiling point of 2,403 °C. This unique property allows gallium to be used in various applications, particularly in electronics and optoelectronics. Our high-purity gallium is characterized by its purity of 99.999% on a trace metals basis, it is utilized in the production of semiconductors, LED technology, and solar panels. Additionally, its exceptional thermal and electrical conductivity makes it particularly valuable in electronics and advanced technology applications.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Met. Corr. 1

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Not applicable

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Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

Regulatory Information

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Chen, X.Z. et al.
Chemistry of Materials, 11, 75-75 (1999)
Michael A Jakupec et al.
Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 4(15), 1575-1583 (2004-12-08)
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Current opinion in pharmacology, 13(5), 707-716 (2013-07-24)
Microbes have evolved elaborate iron-acquisition systems to sequester iron from the host environment using siderophores and heme uptake systems. Gallium(III) is structurally similar to iron(III), except that it cannot be reduced under physiological conditions, therefore gallium has the potential to
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263273-50G04061833605820
263273-10G04061826122235