Gallium(III) nitrate hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Gallium(III) nitrate hydrate is the potential precursor for the synthesis of other gallium compounds. It finds application in the preparation of gallium nitride, which is used as a solar cell array for satellites. In the field of pharmaceutical industry, it is used to treat symptomatic hypercalcemia by preventing the breakdown of bone by slowing osteoclast activity.

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: 69365-72-6
• Molecular Formula: GaN3O9
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 255.74
• MDL Number: MFCD00149723
• InChI Key: CHPZKNULDCNCBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: gallium iii nitrate hydrate, nitric acid, gallium salt, hydrate, ga.3no3.h2o, gallium nitrate nanoparticles, gallium-iii-nitrate hydrate, gallium iii nitrate hydrate, puratronic, gallium iii nitrate hydrate, puratronic metals basis, gallium iii nitrate hydrate, crystalline trace metals basis, gallium iii nitrate hydrate, crystals and lumps trace metals basis
• PubChem CID: 11550823
• SMILES: [Ga+3].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 110°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1477
• Merck Index: 14,4346
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: gallium;trinitrate;hydrate
• Formula Weight: 255.73 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Gallium(III) nitrate hydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Gallium(III) nitrate hydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Gallium(III) nitratehydrate

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