GE1070 Germanium Powder (Ge Powder) (CAS No.7440-56-4)

Germanium Powder Description

Germanium is a lustrous, grayish-white metalloid member of the carbon group of elements, carrying similar physical properties to tin and silicon. Germanium is easy to react and form complexes with oxygen in nature and it is too reactive to be found naturally on Earth in the native state. Ultra-high purity material is usually obtained by zone refining. Purified Germanium is a semiconductor material.

Germanium Powder Specification

Germanium Powder Applications

Semiconductor Industry: Germanium powder is used as a raw material for the production of germanium wafers and substrates. These wafers are essential components in the manufacture of high-frequency transistors, diodes, and other semiconductor devices. Germanium was one of the earliest materials used in the development of transistors.

Infrared Optics: Germanium is transparent to infrared (IR) radiation, making it valuable for IR optics applications. Germanium lenses and windows are used in thermal imaging cameras, night vision devices, and spectrometers that operate in the IR region.

Solar Cell Technology: Germanium is used in multi-junction solar cells, which are highly efficient in converting sunlight into electricity, especially in concentrated solar power systems and space-based solar arrays.

Fiber Optics: Germanium is incorporated into optical fibers and waveguides for its high refractive index, which allows for efficient light signal transmission in telecommunications and data transmission systems.

Medical Imaging: Germanium-based detectors are used in positron emission tomography (PET) scanners for medical imaging. PET scanners can detect gamma rays emitted by positron-emitting isotopes used in diagnostic imaging.

Infrared Spectroscopy: Germanium crystals are used as ATR (attenuated total reflection) prisms or crystals in infrared spectroscopy to analyze the chemical composition of samples.

Geothermal Sensors: Germanium thermistors are employed as temperature sensors in geothermal exploration and monitoring systems due to their high temperature sensitivity and stability.

Atomic Physics Research: Germanium is used in experiments related to atomic physics, quantum computing, and precision measurements due to its electronic properties.

Gamma Radiation Detection: Germanium-based detectors, known as high-purity germanium (HPGe) detectors, are used for gamma radiation spectroscopy in nuclear physics, nuclear medicine, and environmental monitoring.

Infrared Cameras: Germanium is used in the production of thermal imaging cameras for various applications, including surveillance, industrial inspections, and military operations.

High-Performance Electronics: Germanium transistors are still used in some specialized applications, such as in cryogenic electronics and radiation-hardened electronics for space exploration.

Materials Research: Germanium powder is used in materials research and development to synthesize novel materials and study their properties.

Germanium Powder Packaging

Our germanium powder is clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage which might be caused during storage or transportation.

Germanium Powder Safety Information

Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	N/A
Hazard Codes	H228
Precautionary Statements	P210
Flash Point	Not applicable
Risk Codes	N/A
Safety Statements	N/A
RTECS Number	LY5200000
Transport Information	UN 3089 4.1 / PGII
WGK Germany	3
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