Description

Gallium Dichloride is an important inorganic compound with the CAS number 86884-85-7, primarily used as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its high reactivity and specific coordination chemistry make it a valuable reagent for creating specialized gallium-containing compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new materials with tailored electronic or catalytic properties.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of gallium-containing thin films for electronic devices.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for the preparation of Lewis acid catalysts and Ziegler-Natta type catalysts in organic synthesis and polymerization.
• Optical Material Production: A precursor for synthesizing gallium-based phosphors, luminescent materials, and other compounds for optoelectronic applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new gallium chemistry, including the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes and cluster compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of certain radiopharmaceuticals or diagnostic agents containing gallium isotopes.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing other high-purity gallium salts and compounds with specific industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gallium Dichloride
CAS No.	86884-85-7
Molecular Formula	GaCl2
Molecular Weight	140.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Gallium(II) chloride; Dichlorogallium; Gallium chloride (GaCl2); Gallous chloride; EINECS (Contact for details)

Quality Control

Our Gallium Dichloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, which may include assay determination and analysis of key metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the product 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. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GaCl2)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Metallic Impurities	Contact for details

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