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495425

Gallium–Indium eutectic

Name: Gallium–Indium eutectic
Brand: ALDRICH

Ga 75.5% / In 24.5%, ≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

EGaIn

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NACRES:

NA.23

PubChem Substance ID:

24872973

UNSPSC Code:

11101711

MDL number:

MFCD00144387

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Properties

assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

liquid

composition

Ga 75.5% / In 24.5%

reaction suitability

core: gallium, core: indium

mp

15.7 °C (lit.)

density

6.25 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Ga].[In]

InChI

1S/Ga.In

InChI key

SPAHBIMNXMGCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Gallium-indium eutectic 99.99% is a unique liquid metal alloy with a melting point of 15.7°C. It has a self-limiting oxide layer that retains its shape, making it ideal for use in various applications. This material is easy to mold, stretch, and form into a variety of shapes. It is also self-healing, which makes it useful in situations where the material may experience wear and tear. With its exceptional properties, gallium-indium eutectic 99.99% is a valuable material for a range of industries, including electronics, robotics, and medical devices.

Application

In the electronics industry, gallium-indium eutectic 99.99% is used as a thermal interface material due to its high thermal conductivity. It is also used as a flexible conductor in soft robotics and stretchable electronics. Because of its ability to conform to irregular shapes and high electronic conductivity, EGaIn is commonly used as an electrical contact for device testing and as the top contact in molecular electronics applications. Additionally, this liquid metal alloy is utilized in medical devices such as soft implants and wearable health monitors due to its biocompatibility and flexibility. Gallium-indium eutectic 99.99% has a wide range of potential applications, and its unique properties make it a valuable material for many industries.

Features and Benefits

Increase Power Performance: Its high thermal conductivity makes it a high-performing thermal interface material for increased power performance in electronics.

Simplify Electrical Contact: Its excellent electronic conductivity, conformal shape, and self-healing properties make it easy to make electrical contact for devices and molecular electronics

Robust Contact: This material conforms to irregular shapes, making it perfect for use in soft robotics and stretchable electronics as a flexible conductor and robust contact.

pictograms

GHS08,GHS05,GHS07

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Danger

hcodes

H290,H302,H372,H412

pcodes

P234 - P260 - P264 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P314

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Met. Corr. 1 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation

target_organs

Lungs

Storage Class

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Regulatory Listings

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Class I Designated Chemical Substances

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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495425-5G:4.548173362458E12 + 495425-25G:4.548173362441E12

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