Description

Triethylgallium is a highly reactive organometallic compound of gallium, widely recognized as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a high-purity metal-organic source for gallium in vapor-phase deposition processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and photovoltaic industries seeking to deposit precise, high-performance gallium-containing thin films.

Application

• Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD): A key precursor for the epitaxial growth of gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium nitride (GaN), and other III-V compound semiconductors used in high-frequency electronics and LEDs.
• Thin-Film Solar Cells: Employed in the production of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) photovoltaic materials to enhance efficiency and bandgap tuning.
• Optoelectronic Devices: Used in the fabrication of laser diodes, photodetectors, and high-brightness light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for displays and lighting.
• Advanced Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new gallium-based materials and nanomaterials.
• Doping Agent: Utilized as a precise p-type or n-type doping source in semiconductor wafer manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylgallium
CAS No.	1115-99-7
Molecular Formula	C6H15Ga
Molecular Weight	156.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Gallium, triethyl-; Triethylgallane; TEGa; Et3Ga; Gallium triethyl; Triethyl gallium; Gallium(III) triethyl; (Triethyl)gallium
EINECS	214-230-3

Quality Control

Our Triethylgallium is produced and handled under strict inert atmosphere conditions to ensure the highest purity and consistency required for sensitive deposition processes. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis using advanced techniques like NMR, GC-MS, and ICP-MS to verify metal content and minimize critical impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under a dry, inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and pyrophoric nature, containers must be kept sealed and handled only with appropriate equipment. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Assay (Ga content)	≥ 99.99% (4N)
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.9%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 10 ppm total
Chloride (Cl)	< 5 ppm
Oxygen (O)	< 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.