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Melting Gallium |
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| Gallium metal has a melting point of 30° C (86° F), which is lower than our body temperature. In this photo, a sample of gallium melts in a person’s hand. Gallium, mercury, cesium, and rubidium are the only metal elements that melt near room temperature. | ||||||
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| Lester V. Bergman/Corbis | ||||||
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| Liquid; Freezing Point; Gallium; Metals | ||||||
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