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Gallium arsenide, 99.999% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA8845818
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For Semiconductors (Transistors, Lasers, Solar Cells) | CAS: 1303-00-0 | AsGa | 144.645 g/mol

Semiconductors (transistors, lasers, solar cells)Gallium arsenide is used in semiconductor applications. It is also used in the manufacture of devices such as microwave frequency integrated circuits, Gunn diodes, monolithic microwave integrated circuits, infrared light-emitting diodes, laser diodes and optical windows. Further, it is used for single-crystalline thin film solar cells and multi-junction solar cells. In addition, it is used for the detection of X-rays.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1303-00-0
Molecular Formula AsGa
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 144.645
MDL Number MFCD00011017
InChI Key JBRZTFJDHDCESZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym gallium arsenide, gallium arsenide gaas, gallium monoarsenide, gallium monoarsenide gaas, unii-27fc46ga44, ccris 4020, arsinogallane, gallium arsenide trace metals basis 1g, gallium arsenide, pieces trace metals basis, gallium arsenide optical window, 12.7mm 0.5in dia x 1mm 0.04in thick
PubChem CID 14770
IUPAC Name gallanylidynearsane
SMILES [Ga]#[As]

Specifications

Melting Point 1238°C
Color Gray
Physical Form Polycrystalline Pieces
Quantity 50 g
Assay Percent Range 99.999% (Metals basis)
Solubility Information Soluble in hydrochloric acid. Insoluble in water,ethanol,methanol and acetone.
Formula Weight 144.64
Odor Odorless
Density 5.31
Chemical Name or Material Gallium arsenide
Hazard Category H301+H331-H350
Hazard Statement When using do not eat, drink or smoke. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P310-P304+P340-P308+P313-P311-P330-P501c
DOTInformation DOT Class: 6.1, Packing Group: II
EINECSNumber 215-114-8
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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