Gallium trichloride
Agent Name
Gallium trichloride
CAS Number
13450-90-3
Formula
Cl3-Ga
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Gallium(III) chloride; Gallium chloride; Gallium(3+) chloride; Trichlorogallium; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Hygroscopic solid; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make electronic instruments, semiconductors, alloys, and lubricants; [HSDB] Used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and a reagent in producing gallium semiconductors; [Merck Index]
Comments
Reacts with air; [Merck Index] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.38 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 316 mg/m3/3h
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: