Description

Gallium(III) Nitrate Hydrate is an inorganic salt of gallium, a critical metal, in a highly soluble and reactive form. This compound is essential for the controlled introduction of gallium ions into advanced materials and chemical processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors for synthesizing high-purity gallium-containing compounds.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for organic reactions, including dehydrogenation and polymerization.
• Electronic Materials: A key starting material for producing gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) thin films, a wide-bandgap semiconductor for power electronics and UV sensors.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a gallium source in the preparation of luminescent materials and phosphors for displays and lighting.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing gallium nitride (GaN) and other III-V semiconductor films.
• Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new gallium-based materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and coordination chemistry.
• Ceramic & Glass Additive: Imparts specific optical or electrical properties to specialty glasses and advanced ceramics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gallium(III) Nitrate Hydrate
CAS No.	69365-72-6
Molecular Formula	Ga(NO₃)₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	255.74 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Gallium trinitrate hydrate; Nitric acid, gallium(3+) salt, hydrate; Gallium nitrate hydrate; Gallium(III) nitrate; Gallium nitrate (Ga(NO₃)₃); Gallium sesquinitrate hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Gallium(III) Nitrate Hydrate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ga3+)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (Nitrate)	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	Specified per grade
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 50 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Other Metallic Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total

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