Description

Vanadium Gallide (CAS NO 12024-15-6) is an important intermetallic compound valued for its unique electronic and structural properties. This material is critical for advanced research and development in materials science, particularly in the exploration of novel alloys and semiconductor components. It serves as a key precursor and functional material for industries focused on next-generation electronics, catalysis, and specialized metallurgy.

Application

• Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential component in novel semiconductor and thermoelectric materials due to its specific band structure.
• Advanced Alloy Development: Used in metallurgical research to create specialized alloys with enhanced strength, corrosion resistance, or magnetic properties.
• Catalysis Studies: Explored as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain chemical synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serves as a target material for physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques to create functional coatings.
• Solid-State Chemistry: A compound of interest in academic and industrial research for studying intermetallic phases and crystal structures.
• Energy Storage Materials: Evaluated for potential applications in battery anodes or other energy storage systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vanadium Gallide
CAS No.	12024-15-6
Molecular Formula	GaV (commonly VGa)
Molecular Weight	128.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Gallium Vanadium Alloy; Vanadium-Gallium Intermetallic; VGa; Gallium Vanadide; Vanadium Monogallide; Gallium(1+) Vanadium(1-); EINECS 234-690-5
EINECS	234-690-5

Quality Control

Our Vanadium Gallide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and spectroscopic methods for elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or solid pieces
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to VGa reference pattern
Assay (VGa)	≥ 99.5% (metals basis)
Particle Size (Customizable)	-100 mesh, -325 mesh, or as requested
Trace Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 500 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.2%

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