Gallium GB

[rocketparrotlet]

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]

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]

Payment sent

 

[rocketparrotlet]

Okay, thanks!

-Mark

 

[DayOfShadows]

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

 

[rocketparrotlet]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Shipping to Aus? Sydney, how much.

 

[blackspirit]

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

Whats the average time it takes to melt.

 

[Things]

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]

I'll get 20grams, pm sent.

 

[rocketparrotlet]

Shipping to Aus? Sydney, how much.

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

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.)

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]

I would like to get 10g, Thanks Mark!