Gallium (Ga)

Gallium is a chemical element with symbol Ga and atomic number 31. It is in group 13 of the periodic table, and thus has similarities to the other metals of the group, aluminium, indium, and thallium.

Atomic Number

31

Atomic Mass

69.723 u

Category

post transition

Phase

solid

Density

5.91 g/cm³

Electron Shells

2, 8, 18, 3

Atomic Structure

Protons: 31 • Electrons: 31 • Neutrons: Varies by isotope

Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p¹

Discovery

1875 • Lecoq de Boisbaudran