Gallium Metal

About Gallium Metal

Gallium is a soft, silvery‐white metal that is produced by electrolysing a solution of gallium(III)-hydroxide in potassium hydroxide. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) manufactures gallium metal of ultrahigh purity and its associated compounds.

Gallium has received considerable attention due to its use in the production of semiconductor compounds. Its derivatives, such as gallium arsenide, are employed in microwave circuits, high‐speed circuits and infrared circuits. Gallium arsenide is incorporated in various semiconductor devices including those used in Blu‑ray technology, mobile telephones, LEDs and touch sensor printers.

Main Characteristics of Gallium Metal:

Liquid at Room Temperature: Gallium metal is one of the few elements that remains liquid at room temperature. This characteristic permits its utilisation in diverse engineering applications.

Semiconductor Relevance: Gallium forms alloys with other metals. This property is utilised in semiconductor fabrication, thereby supporting the manufacture of electronic components.

Thermal Management: The high thermal conductivity of gallium metal is applied in cooling modules and thermal interface materials used in electronic devices.

Optical Applications: The specific optical properties of gallium metal are utilised in specialised lenses, mirrors and coatings for applications in optical instruments and astronomical equipment.

Alloys for the Aeronautics and Space Industry: Gallium’s capability to form alloys extends to its usage in the aeronautics and space sectors, where it improves the mechanical characteristics of materials employed in spacecraft and aircraft.

Applications of Gallium Metal:

Semiconductor Industry: Gallium metal is employed in the fabrication of semiconductors that underpin electronic devices.

Thermal Management: The thermal properties of gallium ensure its use in cooling systems and thermal interface materials for electronics.

Optics and Astronomy: The optical characteristics of gallium metal contribute to the performance of lenses, mirrors and coatings in scientific instruments and astronomical devices.

Materials Science: Gallium alloys are used to enhance the mechanical performance of materials in sectors such as aeronautics, automotive and others.

Quality Assurance for Gallium Metal:

Our gallium metal products comply with strict quality standards to ensure that materials meet the highest industry specifications. We supply gallium metal that consistently conforms to defined material properties.

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