Single-crystal germanium, chemical composition
Properties
Element: Germanium (Ge)
Atomic number: 32
Atomic mass: approx. 72.63 g/mol
Melting point: approx. 938 °C
Density: approx. 5.32 g/cm³
Crystal structure: single crystal
Appearance: silvery-gray with metallic luster
Form: single crystals, wafers
Optical range: particularly suitable for infrared applications
Single-crystal germanium is a material with a continuous crystal structure in which the crystal lattice maintains a uniform orientation throughout the crystal. This controlled structure is particularly important for applications that require consistent electrical, thermal and optical properties.
Germanium is a classic semiconductor material and is used in various electronic and optoelectronic applications due to its specific band structure and charge-carrier properties. It is particularly important in infrared optics, where germanium provides useful transmission properties across specific infrared wavelength ranges.
Single-crystal germanium can be produced from high-purity germanium using controlled crystal-growth processes. The resulting material can then be processed into wafers, rods and other precision components. Its high purity and defined crystal structure make it suitable for demanding industrial, scientific and high-technology applications.
Germanium metal is used in semiconductor technology, microelectronics, infrared optics, photodetectors, sensors and research applications. Would you like to buy single-crystal germanium? Evek GmbH offers information about available forms, dimensions and delivery conditions. The germanium price, germanium metal price and germanium price per kg depend on purity, dimensions, processing level and order quantity.
Advantages
• High-purity single-crystal material
• Uniform crystal structure
• Controlled semiconductor properties
• Suitable for infrared optics
• High material homogeneity
• Suitable for precision electronic applications
• Applicable in optoelectronic components
• Various purity grades and dimensions available
• Suitable for industrial and scientific applications
Applications
• Semiconductor industry
• Electronics and microelectronics
• Infrared optics
• Production of IR lenses and optical windows
• Optoelectronics
• Photodetectors and sensors
• Germanium wafer production
• Research and development
• Materials science
• High-precision optical applications
• Aerospace and high-technology applications
Evek GmbH supplies single-crystal germanium and other metallic materials for industrial, technical and scientific applications. International delivery is available. For information about availability, dimensions, purity grades or ordering conditions, please contact Evek GmbH for an individual quotation.