n.镓

Gallium is a soft, silvery-white metal with the atomic number 31 on the periodic table.
氟化镓是一种软的、银白色的金属，在元素周期表中原子序数为31。
The element was discovered by French chemist Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran in 1875.
这种元素是由法国化学家保罗·艾米尔·勒科克·德波博丹于1875年发现的。
It has a low melting point, which makes it unique among the metals and useful for various applications.
它的熔点很低，这使得它在金属中独树一帜，并且在许多应用中有用。
Gallium alloys are commonly used in semiconductor manufacturing due to their ability to flow at room temperature.
因为能在室温下流动，镓合金在半导体制造中被广泛应用。
In medical science, gallium-67 is used as a radioactive tracer for imaging certain types of cancer.
在医学上，镓-67被用作放射性示踪剂，用于成像某些类型的癌症。
The element is named after the Latin word "gallus," meaning "cock" or "rooster," because it was mistaken for arsenic when first isolated.
这种元素得名自拉丁语“gallus”，意为“公鸡”或“公鸡”，因为它最初被误认为是砷。
Gallium nitride (GaN) is a compound used in high-power electronics, such as blue LEDs and solar cells.
硝酸镓（GaN）是一种化合物，用于高功率电子设备，如蓝色发光二极管和太阳能电池。
Its softness allows it to be easily etched onto silicon wafers, making it a key material in microelectronics fabrication.
由于其柔软性，它可以轻易蚀刻到硅晶片上，使其成为微电子制造的关键材料。
The element is also used in the production of high-speed integrated circuits due to its excellent thermal conductivity.
由于其出色的热导率，镓还被用于高速集成电路的生产。
However, exposure to gallium can be harmful if not handled properly, causing skin irritation and other health issues.
如果处理不当，接触镓可能会有害，引起皮肤刺激和其他健康问题。