Gallium's Unusual Behavior Explained by New Atomic Bond Discovery

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Published: 2026-07-09
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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Researchers have resolved a long-standing mystery surrounding gallium by revealing that its atomic bonds re-form at high temperatures, contrary to previous theories. This discovery provides a new understanding of the metal's unique properties and could lead to innovations in semiconductors and liquid metal engineering.

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