Reactions of metals with Gallium

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Gallium is a fun and cool metal to play with that has a unique property of being a solid below 30˚C and a liquid above 30˚C. This video will show how gallium - in liquid form - reacts with tungsten, copper and aluminium.

Pure gallium is considered safe and non-toxic, allowing people to play with it in their hands. However hands should be washed after use. Gallium is corrosive and reacts uniquely with other metals.

The gallium was from DIYKits (the link is provided below), located in Australia. The amount of gallium used was 100 grams, which amounts to 65 Australian dollars. The corresponding link has the specifications for gallium for those interested:

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