gallium

Gallium is a chemical element with the symbol Ga and atomic number 31. It is a soft, silvery-white metal that melts at 29.76 °C, the lowest melting point of any metal in its group.

Gallium is a very versatile element. It is used in a variety of applications, including:

• Semiconductors: Gallium is used in the manufacture of semiconductors, which are used in computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.
• Metal alloys: Gallium is often added to other metals to create alloys with special properties. For example, gallium-based alloys are used in high-temperature applications, such as jet engines.
• Thermal management: Gallium has a high specific heat capacity, which means that it can absorb a lot of heat without changing temperature. This makes gallium useful for thermal management applications, such as heat sinks.
• Medical applications: Gallium is used in some medical applications, such as cancer treatment and imaging.

Gallium is a soft, silvery-white metal.