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Germanium

Germanium is a silvery-grey, brittle metalloid with special semiconductor and optical properties. It transmits infrared radiation and is therefore used in optics and electronics.

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Germanium at a glance

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infrared light.

Germanium is a brittle metalloid whose semiconductor and optical properties are used in infrared optics, fibre-optic technology and microelectronics, among other fields. For a specific enquiry, form, specification, quantity and documentation are matched to the intended use.

Density
approx. 5.32 g/cm³
Melting point
approx. 938 °C
Main applications
infrared optics, fibre optics, semiconductors, solar cells

Key data are approximate values. The documents for the respective delivery are decisive.

01 · Typical fields of application

Applications

  • Semiconductors and microelectronics
  • Infrared optics and thermal-imaging cameras
  • Fibre-optic technology and optical communication
  • High-performance solar cells
  • Special alloys and scientific research
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03 · Safety and handling

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Germanium is brittle; mechanical stress can produce fragments and dust, and inhaling dust must be avoided. Germanium compounds can pose different hazards from elemental germanium. Protective measures according to the safety data sheet are required during processing; storage and packaging protect against contamination and mechanical damage.

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