Gallium Property

Melting point:

29.78 °C

Boiling point:

2400 °C

Density 

5.91 g/cm3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H290May be corrosive to metals

H302Harmful if swallowed

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P234Keep only in original container.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P390Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Gallium Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Gallium atom is a metallic element predicted as eka-aluminium by Mendeleev in 1870 and discovered by Paul-Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran in 1875. Named in honour of France (Latin Gallia) and perhaps also from the Latin gallus cock, a translation of Lecoq.