What is GaN? Important knowledge about GaN.

  1. Definition of GaN
    1.1 Names
    1.1.1 Common Name: GaN
    1.1.2 English Name: Gallium Nitride
    1.2. Atomic mass: GaN has an atomic mass of 83.73 g/mol.
    1.3. Atomic weight: Gallium has an atomic weight of 69.72 and Nitrogen has an atomic weight of 14.01.
    1.3.1 Molecular structure: GaN has one gallium atom and one nitrogen atom bonded together.
    1.4 Ion structure: Gallium Nitride does not dissociate into ions under standard conditions.

  2. Properties: GaN
    2.1 Physical Properties of GaN:
    State: Solid
    Color: White or light yellow
    Smell: Odorless
    PH Level: Not applicable as GaN is insoluble in water
    2.2 Chemical Properties of GaN: Chemical resistant, insoluble in acid and stable at high temperatures.

  3. Common Chemical Equations GaN: GaN does not participate in regular chemical reactions.

  4. Preparation of GaN
    4.1 Laboratory Preparation of GaN: GaN is prepared through a reaction between gallium compound and nitrogen at high temperature.
    4.2 Industrial Preparation of GaN: Industrially, GaN is produced through vapor phase growth or chemical vapor conversion. GaN is commonly used in electronic and optic devices such as LEDs and laser diodes.

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