| Agent Name |
Gallium |
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| CAS Number |
7440-55-3 |
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| Formula |
Ga |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
UN2803 |
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| Category |
Elements, Metallic |
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| Description |
Silvery metal; [Ullmann] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a semiconductor; [CAMEO] Gallium is extracted during the production of aluminum oxide. GaP and GaAs are two compounds of importance to industry for the production of light emitting diodes (LEDs). GaAs is used to produce integrated circuits. [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
Toxic by ingestion; Corrosive to aluminum; May form corrosive alkaline solution in water; [CAMEO] Probably a skin and eye irritant; After absorption, it is stored in the bone and excreted in the urine. [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 29.78 deg C; [Ullmann] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: GALLIUM
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