Gallium metal ingots are solid ingots cast from high-purity gallium metal. Gallium is a unique low-melting-point metal (melting point approximately 29.8°C), remaining liquid at room temperature above its melting point. Gallium ingots are produced in solid form for convenient storage and transportation. As an indispensable core high-purity raw material for fabricating third-generation semiconductor compounds (such as gallium nitride GaN and gallium arsenide GaAs), it is hailed as the “semiconductor grain” of the modern information industry. Gallium ingots find extensive applications in wireless communications, high-efficiency optoelectronics, and cutting-edge technological fields.
We offer gallium metal ingots in multiple purity grades and weight specifications, supporting both small-batch R&D trials and large-scale industrial procurement. Contact us for a quote.
Ultra-high purity grades
Unique physical state
Exceptional semiconductor material properties
Stringent chemical purity control
Professional corrosion-resistant sealed packaging
Semiconductors & Microelectronics: Serves as a core source material for synthesizing gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium nitride (GaN), and other compounds used in manufacturing RF chips, power devices, and high-speed integrated circuits.
Optoelectronics & Display: Used in producing laser diodes (LD), light-emitting diodes (LED), Mini/Micro-LED display chips, and high-efficiency solar cells.
Advanced Functional Materials: Serves as a base material for preparing gallium-based liquid metals, low-melting-point alloys, or specialized functional materials for flexible electronics and wearable devices.
Specialty Alloys and Additives: Functions as an alloying additive to enhance mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, or processing fluidity in metals like aluminum, magnesium, and titanium.
Q1: How should gallium ingots be stored?
A1: Seal in plastic containers and store in a cool place. Always use sealed plastic containers (avoid glass) and keep in a cool environment (ideally below 20°C) to prevent melting and oxidation.
Q2: How do gallium and silicon differ in semiconductors?
A2: They offer complementary properties. Silicon dominates integrated circuits; gallium compounds (e.g., GaN, GaAs) excel in high-frequency, high-power, and optoelectronic applications (e.g., 5G base stations, fast charging, lasers).
Q3: Why is high-purity gallium so expensive?
A3: It’s scarce and difficult to purify. Gallium is a “rare earth metal” found only in trace amounts alongside other minerals. Extraction and high-purity refinement (e.g., 6N or higher) involve complex processes with extremely high costs.
Q4: How to select purity levels?
A4: Determine based on end-use applications. High-end semiconductor material synthesis (e.g., GaN epitaxy) typically requires 6N (99.9999%) or higher purity; 4N-5N grade products may suffice for certain alloys or preliminary research.
Each batch is supplied with:
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Third-party testing reports available upon request
We provide one-stop solutions from high-purity raw materials to specialized application support, serving as your trusted strategic partner for metal materials.
Molecular Formula: Ga
Molecular Weight: 69.723
Appearance: Bluish-white soft metal in solid state, silvery-white in liquid state
Density: 5.904 g/cm³ (solid)
Melting Point: 29.76 °C
Boiling Point: 2403 °C
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Signal Word:
Warning
Hazard Statements:
H290: May be corrosive to metals
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Inner Packaging: Double-layer sealed plastic bags or aluminum foil bags for moisture and leakage protection.
Outer Packaging: Iron drum or fiber drum, depending on the weight, with reinforced sealed lid.
Hazard Packaging: UN-certified packaging compliant with regulations for hazardous materials transportation.
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