PROPERTIES
Gallium is a soft, shiny silver to light blue metal with a density anomaly. It is heavier and denser in the liquid state than in the solid state. It has an extremely low melting point and liquefies at slightly higher room temperatures.
In the solid state, the metal exhibits a number of peculiarities. Although it is relatively soft, compact pieces disintegrate into fine, sharp splinters when subjected to strong mechanical stress. In the liquid state, gallium forms a light grey lubricant film on the skin as well as in the eyes. Therefore, unprotected contact with the metal should be avoided. Chemically, the coveted technology metal behaves similarly to aluminium or zinc.
Expert Tip
„Because of the current low price, now is an extremely good time to buy. Several authoritative market studies by different institutions have come to the same conclusion: there is a high probability of supply bottlenecks in the coming years. The Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research forecasts that global demand will be six times higher than today by 2035.“ Thomas Grob, Tradium
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