Agent Name | Gallium nitride |
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CAS Number | 25617-97-4 |
Formula | Ga-N |
Major Category | Metals |
Synonyms | Gallium mononitride; [ChemIDplus] Gallium (III) nitride; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Category | Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description | Solid; [Merck Index] Yellow odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Sources/Uses | A blue light emitting semiconductor used in LEDs, laser diodes, and data storage; [Merck Index] |
Comments | Causes lung fibrosis in intratracheal lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation and skin sensitization; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] Search for 25617-97-4 AND (allergic OR sensitiz*): no results; [PubMed] See "Gallium." See "NITRIDES." See "Aluminum nitride." |
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Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |