Description

Gallium (II) Chloride is a versatile inorganic salt of gallium, recognized for its utility as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its unique chemical properties make it a critical reagent for creating high-purity compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, semiconductor, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of other gallium compounds and organometallic complexes.
• Catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Starting material for the production of thin films and coatings via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Research and development of novel semiconductor materials and dopants.
• Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty glasses and optical materials.
• Use in electrochemical studies and battery material research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gallium (II) Chloride
CAS No.	13498-12-9
Molecular Formula	GaCl2
Molecular Weight	140.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Gallium dichloride; Dichlorogallium; Gallium chloride (GaCl2); Gallous chloride; Gallium(II) dichloride; Gallium dichloride (GaCl2); Gallium chloride
EINECS	236-827-7

Quality Control

Our Gallium (II) Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GaCl2)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5 %

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