Gallium(III) fluoride, anhydrous, 99.85% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Gallium(III) fluoride reacts with mineral acids to give hydrofluoric acid. It is used in the preparation and study of optical fluorogallate glasses.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7783-51-9
• MDL Number: MFCD00011021

• Boiling Point: ∼1000°C
• Melting Point: 800°C (sublimation)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,4354
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 126.72
• Percent Purity: 99.85%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.47 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Gallium(III) fluoride, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	232-004-5
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only