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Chemical Sampling Information
Gallium
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Gallium

SYNONYM(s): Gallium Metal, Liquid (DOT); Galium Metal, Solid (DOT); UN 2803 (DOT)

IMIS: G104

CAS: 7440-55-3

NIOSH: RTECS LW8600000

DESCRIPTION:

Grayish metal;
MW: 69.72
BP: approx. 2400 C
MP: 29.78 C
MOLFM: Ga

Exposure Limits
Health Factors

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Tared Low Ash Polyvinyl Chloride (LAPVC) filter 5 microns
MAX V: 960 Liters   MAX F: 2.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gravimetric
REF: 11, 12
SAE: 0.10
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Field method, do not submitted sample to SLTC. Standard is + for inert dust; noncompliance can be based on gross weight without analysis. If the filter is not overloaded, samples may be collected up to an 8-hour period.


Revision Date: 12/28/1993
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