Gallium(III) hydroxide

Gallium(III) hydroxide

Names
Other names Gallium trihydroxide
Identifiers
CAS Number	12023-99-3 N
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	8329553 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.031.521
PubChem	10154045
InChI InChI=1S/Ga.3H2O/h;3*1H2/q+3;;;/p-3 Y Key: DNUARHPNFXVKEI-UHFFFAOYSA-K Y InChI=1/Ga.3H2O/h;3*1H2/q+3;;;/p-3 Key: DNUARHPNFXVKEI-DFZHHIFOAG
SMILES [Ga+3].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-]
Properties
Chemical formula	Ga(OH)3
Molar mass	120.7437 g/mol
Related compounds
Other cations	aluminium hydroxide, Indium(III) hydroxide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Gallium hydroxide, Ga(OH)₃ is formed as a gel following the addition of ammonia to Ga³⁺ salts. It is also found in nature as the rare mineral söhngeite which is reported to contain octahedrally coordinated gallium atoms Gallium hydroxide is amphoteric. In strongly acidic conditions, the gallium ion, Ga³⁺ is formed. In strongly basic conditions, Ga(OH)₄⁻ is formed. Salts of Ga(OH)₄⁻ are sometimes called gallates.