Atomic Number of Gallium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Gallium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Gallium (That most people don't know).

Gallium Overview

Atomic Number

31

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Ga (Gallium)

Description

Soft, blue-white metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found throughout the crust in minerals like bauxite, germanite and coal.

Uses

Used in semiconductor production. It us used in making LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and GaAs laser diodes.

Discovery

Discovered By: Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran

Year: 1875

Location: France

Name Origin

Latin: Gallia (France).

Atomic Mass

69,723

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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