Gallium powder (Ga)

Gallium powder (Ga) is a highly pure Technology metal with exceptional physical and chemical properties. Due to its low melting point, its excellent conductivity and its ability to form stable alloys, gallium is indispensable in numerous high-tech applications. NMD Metalpowders supplies gallium powder with a purity of up to 99,99 % and homogeneous particle morphology - perfect for use in electronics, optoelectronics and materials technology.

Properties and advantages

• High chemical purity (up to 99.99 %)
• Low melting point of approx. 29.8 °C
• High thermal and electrical conductivity
• Forms stable alloys with aluminium, indium and tin
• Corrosion-resistant and low oxidation during storage

Areas of application

Semiconductor Technology & Electronics

Gallium is a key raw material for the Semiconductors and electronics. It is combined with arsenic or nitrogen to form Gallium arsenide (GaAs) or Gallium nitride (GaN) materials that are indispensable in high-frequency components, LEDs and power semiconductors.

Optoelectronics & Photonics

In the Optoelectronics gallium is used for laser diodes, photodetectors and solar technologies. Due to its ability to combine light emission and electrical conductivity, it is considered one of the most important elements of modern communication and energy technology.

Alloys & materials technology

Gallium powder is used as a component of low-melting alloys (e.g. Ga-In-Sn systems) for cooling and heat exchange systems. Its good wetting of metals and glass also makes it a useful material in the Power generation and Coating technology.

Additive manufacturing & research

In the additive manufacturing gallium is increasingly being researched as a functional additive for conductive and thermally active materials. It enables the development of innovative materials with special thermal properties and customisable melting points.

Technical properties

• Chemical symbol: Ga
• Purity: up to 99.99 %
• Density: approx. 5.9 g/cm³
• Melting point: approx. 29.8 °C
• Boiling point: approx. 2 204 °C
• Grain size: customised, typ. < 45 µm
• Particle morphology: spherical to sub-spherical
• Delivery form: Powder, vacuum-packed, low oxidation

Sustainability & regulation

NMD Metalpowders sources gallium exclusively via audited and responsible supply chains. This ensures consistently high product quality, traceability and compliance with European environmental and safety guidelines. All powders are processed in accordance with international standards to ensure a sustainable and reliable supply.

Conclusion

Gallium powder is an essential technology metal for electronics, optoelectronics and materials technology. It combines outstanding conductivity with unique physical properties and is the basis for numerous future technologies. With NMD Metalpowders, you receive gallium of the highest purity and stable particle quality - ideal for applications in Semiconductor technology, additive manufacturing and Power generation.