Gallium (Ga) Fun Facts
"The Meltdown, a tricky hero who can liquefy in the palm of a hand to escape any situation."
The true essence of Gallium (Ga) on the molecular frontier.
Gallium is a soft, silvery-blue metal that is liquid near room temperature.
Gallium is found in the blue/violet LEDs in electronic displays.
Gallium is famous for spoons that melt in hot tea � a classic science prank seen in many online videos.
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Did You Know?
It is famous for its low melting point of 29.76 °C (85.58 °F), which means it will melt into a silvery liquid in your hand.
Despite its low melting point, it has a very high boiling point of 2400 °C (4352 °F), giving it one of the largest liquid ranges of any metal.
Gallium has the unusual property of expanding when it freezes, similar to water.
Spoons made of gallium will dramatically melt and disappear when used to stir a hot drink, making for a popular science prank.
Gallium arsenide (GaAs) is a crucial semiconductor used in high-frequency electronics, like the circuits in cell phones.