Ga

GALLIUM

Definition From 'gallia' or france.it melds readily and expands as it freezes.

Discovery 1875 by paul emily lecoq de boisbaudran of france.

Uses quartz thermometer, transistors

Group of Elements Basic metals(Liquid)

Atomic Weight 69.723

Oxidation State +3

Melting Point 29.78

Boiling Point 2403

Density 5.9 g/cm3

Electronegativity 1.6