- Definition of Ga2N:
1.1 Ga2N, also known as Nitro-gallium or Gallium Nitrite in English is “Gallium Nitride”.
1.2 Ga2N consists of two gallium atoms and one nitrogen atom.
1.3 The molecular structure of Ga2N includes two gallium atoms and one nitrogen atom. The total atomic weight is 144.63 g/mol.
1.4 Ga2N does not form ions because it has a crystalline structure.
- Characteristics of Ga2N:
2.1 Ga2N is solid at room temperature. It is green or white depending on the quality of the production. Ga2N is odourless and its pH level cannot be measured as it is insoluble in water.
2.2 Ga2N is a semiconductor, heat and high pressure resistant. It does not react with water but can react with strong acids.
- Common chemical equations:
Ga2N is mainly used in the production of LED chips, lasers and electronic devices. Therefore, it does not commonly appear in chemical reactions at the high school level.
- Preparation of Ga2N:
4.1 Ga2N is not typically synthesized in the laboratory due to its complex process and high temperature requirement.
4.2 Industrial preparation of Ga2N is usually through the MOCVD (Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition) process at high temperature, where gallium and nitrogen react to form Ga2N.