Gallium
History
Gallium has a very interesting back story of how, who, and when it was discovered. In 1875 Gallium was discovered by Paul Emile Coq de Boisbaudran. It was discovered when Paul predicted it was to be similar to aluminum. It was originally to be named Ekkaaluminum. Amazingly, Paul guessed correctly. It is unknown as to why they changes the name to Gallium.
Properties
Name: Gallium
Chemical Symbol: Ga
Atomic Number: 31
Atomic Mass: 69.72
State of Matter: Solid
Color: Silver
Element Group Name: Metal
Melting Point: 85.57 degrees fahrenheit
Boiling Point: 3,999 degrees fahrenheit
Non-Toxic
Chemical Symbol: Ga
Atomic Number: 31
Atomic Mass: 69.72
State of Matter: Solid
Color: Silver
Element Group Name: Metal
Melting Point: 85.57 degrees fahrenheit
Boiling Point: 3,999 degrees fahrenheit
Non-Toxic
Uses
- High Temperature Thermometers
- Mirrors
- Converts electricity into coherent light
- Dope semiconductors
- Microwave circuitry
- Used to stabilize Plutonium for machining in nuclear weapons
- Inside a telescope
- Certain types of solar panels
- Treat people with too much calcium in their blood
- Nuclear medicine to scan patients in certain situations
Works Cited
Fetzer, Scott. "Gallium." The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, IL: World Book, 2009. Print.
Heiserman, David L. Exploring Chemical Elements and Their Compounds. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab, 1992. Print.
Winter, Mark. "Gallium." WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements. Mark Winter, 2012. Web. 15 Mar. 2013.
Fetzer, Scott. "Gallium." The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, IL: World Book, 2009. Print.
Heiserman, David L. Exploring Chemical Elements and Their Compounds. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab, 1992. Print.
Winter, Mark. "Gallium." WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements. Mark Winter, 2012. Web. 15 Mar. 2013.