Gallium
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| Gallium | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Ga |
| Atomic number | 31 |
| Classification | Other Metals |
| Atomic mass | 69.7 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1875 |
| Name of discoverer | Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran |
| Name origin | From the Latin word Gallia, the old name of France |
| Uses | Semiconductor production |
| Obtained from | Bauxite, germanite, coal |