Atomic Symbol 31 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 31?

The answer is Gallium (Ga). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Gallium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Gallium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ga (Gallium)

Description

Soft, blue-white metal.

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Name Origin

Latin: Gallia (France).

Discovery

Discovered By: Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran

Year: 1875

Location: France

Atomic Number

31

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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