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