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What is gallium's flammability?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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9y ago

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Gallium dust or fumes may cause respiratory, digestive or skin irritations. Chronic exposure may result in bone marrow abnormalities. Anyone handling it should wear gloves and eye protection and an emergency eyewash should be available.

Like many metals, gallium shavings can in fact burn. Do not use water or CO2 to extinguish a gallium fire. Use dry chemical, dry sand or dry ground dolomite.

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"Its neither corrosive or flammable. Its just a non-toxic element that melts in one's hand."

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Gallium is not flammable. But if exposed to heat or high temperature, gallium can give out toxic fumes, which can be dangerous to health if inhaled.

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Some arsenicals are flammable, others are corrosive...the problem with arsenic is how incredibly poisonous it is.

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