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A4652012

Gallium , 99.99%metalsbasis , 7440-55-3

Synonym(s):
GA006120;Gallium;Gallium element

CAS NO.:7440-55-3

Empirical Formula: Ga

Molecular Weight: 69.72

MDL number: MFCD00134045

EINECS: 231-163-8

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 29.8 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 2403 °C(lit.)
Density  5.904 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  0.001Pa at 726.85℃
storage temp.  0-6°C
solubility  reacts with alkaline solutions
form  Solid and/or Liquid
color  Silvery or grayish metallic
Specific Gravity 5.904
Resistivity 25.795 μΩ-cm, 30°C
Water Solubility  reacts with alkalies to evolve H2 [MER06]
Sensitive  air sensitive, moisture sensitive
Merck  13,4367
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 2 ppm; STEL 4 ppm
OSHA: TWA 2 ppm(5 mg/m3)
NIOSH: IDLH 25 ppm; TWA 2 ppm(5 mg/m3); STEL 4 ppm(10 mg/m3)
Stability: Stable, but moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, halogens, strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey PHMDYZQXPPOZDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 7440-55-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Gallium (7440-55-3)

Description and Uses

Gallium is the 32nd most abundant element and constitutes 0.0005% of the Earth’s crust. It is found most commonly in association with zinc, germanium, and aluminum and is found primarily in the mineral germanite. Gallium(III) is the primary oxidation state for gallium compounds; its chemistry resembles that of aluminum(III).

Gallium and gallium compounds have numerous uses in optoelectronics (e.g., LEDs), telecommunication, aerospace, and many commercial and household items, for example, alloys, computers, and DVDs. In addition, gallium is used in special high-temperature thermometers, in place of mercury, and in arc lamps.
Medically, gallium alloys are used in dental prostheses, radioactive gallium has been used to locate bone lesions, and nonradioactive gallium has been used as an antitumor agent. Gallium has been used experimentally as an adjunct to cisplatinum cancer chemotherapy. It has also been used to treat hypercalcemia and inhibit bone resorption. Gallium maltolate is under development as a treatment for Paget’s disease.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS07
Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS07
Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Signal word  Warning
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H290-H302-H412
Hazard statements  H290-H302-H412
Hazard statements  H290-H302-H412
Precautionary statements  P234-P264-P270-P273-P301+P312-P390
Precautionary statements  P234-P264-P270-P273-P301+P312-P390
Precautionary statements  P234-P264-P270-P273-P301+P312-P390
Hazard Codes  C,Xi,T
Risk Statements  36/38-34-23/24/25
Safety Statements  26-45-36/37/39-36-28-27
RIDADR  UN 3264 8/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  LW8600000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  81129290
Hazardous Substances Data 7440-55-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

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