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Gallium(III) nitrate hydrate, 99.9% (metals basis)
Description
Gallium(III) nitrate hydrate is used in the preparation of gallium nitride and other gallium compounds. It acts as a drug used to treat symptomatic hypercalcemia secondary to cancer. It finds application as an antineoplastic agent and also as an acting agent for the treatment of bone-resorptive diseases. It is involved to improve the cultural selectivity of medically significant fungi by suppression of contaminating bacterial flora.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 110°C (decomposition) |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Lump |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.9% (Metal basis) |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| IUPAC Name | gallium(3+) trinitrate |
| Formula Weight | 255.73 (Anhydrous) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Gallium(III) nitrate hydrate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Gallium(III) nitratehydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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