Germanium oxide, chemical composition
Characteristics
Chemical formula: GeO₂
Name: germanium dioxide / germanium(IV) oxide
CAS No.: 1310-53-8
Molar mass: approx. 104.63 g/mol
Appearance: white or colorless powder or crystalline material
Density: approx. 4.2-6.3 g/cm³, depending on the modification
Melting point: approx. 1115 °C
Germanium oxide (GeO₂) is an inorganic germanium compound and an important raw material for numerous technical applications. The material can exist in various crystalline forms and is used primarily for its optical and chemical properties.
One of the important applications of germanium dioxide is the production and purification of high-purity germanium. GeO₂ is used as an intermediate or starting material for obtaining high-purity germanium, which can subsequently be used, for example, in the semiconductor and optoelectronics industries.
In addition, germanium oxide is used in the production of special and optical glasses. Glass materials containing germanium can have special refractive indices and light transmission properties, making them in demand for various optical technologies.
High-purity germanium oxide is also suitable as a starting material for the production of other germanium compounds and special functional materials. Depending on the application, various purity grades and delivery forms are available.
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Properties and advantages
• High purity for demanding applications
• Good chemical stability
• Special optical properties
• Suitable as a starting material for producing high-purity germanium
• Well suited for the production of optical and special glasses
• Suitable for technical and electronic applications
• Various purity grades and delivery forms available
• Wide range of applications in research and development
Applications
• Production of high-purity germanium
• Semiconductor industry
• Optoelectronics
• Infrared optics
• Production of special and optical glasses
• Fiber-optic and optical technologies
• Production of other germanium compounds
• Electronics and technical materials
• Materials research and materials science
• Chemical and technical industry
• Research and development
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