| Agent Name | Gallium nitride |
|---|---|
| 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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Agent Name
Gallium nitride
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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