what can the element gallium be used for outside of a classroom lab?

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what can the element gallium be used for outside of a classroom lab?

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2007-03-21 23:42:57 · 2 answers · asked by La Guerita:) 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Gallium can be mixed with Arsenic to form Gallium-Arsenide, which is a semiconductor used to make laser diodes, led's and solar cells.

Can also be used to make mirrors.

See link for more.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallium#Applications

2007-03-22 00:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

as a substance used in nuclear weapons,reactors

2007-03-22 06:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by PRASSANA K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋