Gallium


 * Element Name:** Gallium[[image:Gallium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Element Symbol:** Ga


 * Atomic Mass:** 70


 * Atomic Number:** 31


 * Protons:** 31


 * Electrons**: 31


 * Discovery:** Gallium was discovered in 1871-1875 by Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran.


 * How It Was Named**: It was named from the Latin word for France; Gallia.


 * State Of Matter**: Solid at 298k. Melts slightly above this temperature.


 * Melting Point:** 29.76°C


 * Boiling Point:** 2204°C


 * Characteristics:** Color- Silvery White. Soft and shiny. Can be cut with a knife. Odor- Has none. Explosive and Radioactive.


 * Uses:** Energy storage, liquid alloy and biomedical.


 * Interesting Facts:** Gallium is used for LED light bulbs. Gallium can make a reflective metal like a mirror used on Disco Balls.

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