Gallium GB

rocketparrotlet · Mar 31, 2009

GB Ended- I am holding Round 2, with gallium and other elements as well, such as indium, selenium, and bismuth. Thread: http://www.laserpointerforums.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1240374838

This is a group buy for gallium, element #31. It has a melting point of 30*C (86*F), so you can melt it in your hand. I have also been successful in melting a small piece of gallium with my laser. This gallium is in the form of beads/pellets, although you can reshape it quite easily (just melt it to combine/separate pieces.) Gallium is completely nontoxic, and to the best of my knowledge, it is legal to ship anywhere. Purity is 99.99%.

Anyway, the price is $2.50 per gram of gallium. (United Nuclear sells it for $15 per gram!) There is no order limit. ~~This GB will end on Sunday, and I will place the order Monday.~~ All orders of gallium have been shipped.

If this is in the wrong section and should be moved to off-topic, I apologize. c0ldshadow- feel free to move this thread if you deem it right to do so.

Pics: On the left is a blob I made from melting pellets and reshaping them. It's probably about 2 or 3 grams. On the right is 14 grams of gallium pellets.

-Mark

rocketparrotlet · Mar 31, 2009

Orders:

1. billg519- 20 grams PAID
2. nvme- 20 grams PAID
3. ohada- 40 grams PAID
4. mattmagic100- 4 grams PAID
5. John Lawson- 5 grams PAID
6. scopeguy20- 10 grams PAID
7. spyrorocks- 5 grams PAID
8. chester314- 30 grams PAID

GB Ended

DayOfShadows · Mar 31, 2009

Payment sent

rocketparrotlet · Mar 31, 2009

Okay, thanks!

-Mark

DayOfShadows · Mar 31, 2009

I think mines enough to start the GB, hope we get some more, make sure your supplier separates each order.

rocketparrotlet · Apr 1, 2009

Yeah, I could do the GB with your order alone, you have already guaranteed yourself and anyone else who might participate a place! Still, the more people in this, the merrier!

-Mark

Alexizupinhea · Apr 1, 2009

I'd maybe buy some, but I'm wondering - what are some uses for it. I've read about high-temperature thermometers and that they're used in semi-conductors, but what do you or Day plan on using it for? (Or is it just to mess around w/ because its still cool lol)

rocketparrotlet · Apr 1, 2009

Alexizupinhea said:
I'd maybe buy some, but I'm wondering - what are some uses for it. I've read about high-temperature thermometers and that they're used in semi-conductors, but what do you or Day plan on using it for? (Or is it just to mess around w/ because its still cool lol)

Well, gallium can be alloyed with indium to make a liquid at room temperature alloy. I just have it to mess around with- and also because I'm an element collector. I don't know about anyone else. Really, though, how cool is it to have something you can melt in your hand?! (Or with your laser for that matter.)

@billg519: Thanks Bill- I got you on the list!

I've had some questions about international shipping, and shipping in general. I will just charge you for whatever it costs to ship it. So, prices would depend on the method you choose and (obviously) where you live.

-Mark

BlackCandlez · Apr 1, 2009

rocketparrotlet said:
This is a group buy for gallium, element #31. It has a melting point of [highlight]30*C (86*F), [/highlight]so you can melt it in your hand. I have also been successful in melting a small piece of gallium with my laser. This gallium is in the form of beads/pellets, although you can reshape it quite easily (just melt it to combine/separate pieces.) Gallium is completely nontoxic, and to the best of my knowledge, it is legal to ship anywhere. Purity is 99.99%.

Anyway, the price is $2.50 per gram of gallium. (United Nuclear sells it for $15 per gram!) There is no order limit. This GB will end on Sunday, and I will place the order Monday.

If this is in the wrong section and should be moved to off-topic, I apologize. c0ldshadow- feel free to move this thread if you deem it right to do so.

Pics: On the left is a blob I made from melting pellets and reshaping them. It's probably about 2 or 3 grams. On the right is 14 grams of gallium pellets.

-Mark

Where I live it's almost always that hot! :-[

So even If I DONT hold it will melt!

ohada · Apr 1, 2009

I'm in for 40 grams.

As someone who always needs something in his hands to play with, I know I would just love this.

Thanks!

carulli · Apr 1, 2009

Shipping to Aus? Sydney, how much.

blackspirit · Apr 1, 2009

man, that stuff looks fun. Almost 35-37C degrees everyday where I am but

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Whats the average time it takes to melt.

Things · Apr 1, 2009

The heat here would kill it for me too, it would only be usable in a airconditioned room or in winter at night, and even then it doesnt go below 9C

Looks fun tho

nvmextc · Apr 1, 2009

I'll get 20grams, pm sent.

rocketparrotlet · Apr 1, 2009

carulli said:
Shipping to Aus? Sydney, how much.

Priority mail worldwide costs $13, and first-class mail is $3 worldwide.

Black Spirit said:
man, that stuff looks fun. Almost 35-37C degrees everyday where I am but .

Whats the average time it takes to melt.

It will probably melt in about a minute. Chances are, when it arrives, it very well could be melted already! (Don't worry, I'll make sure to seal it well.)

Things said:
The heat here would kill it for me too, it would only be usable in a airconditioned room or in winter at night, and even then it doesnt go below 9C

Looks fun tho

You're lucky- it is more fun to play with a liquid metal then a solid one.

-Mark

scopeguy20 · Apr 1, 2009

I would like to get 10g, Thanks Mark!

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