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Germanium

Indium Corporation is a top supplier of refined germanium, delivering high-quality material to today’s pivotal tech industries. Extracted primarily from zinc and coal ores, germanium is valued for its excellent semiconductor properties, making it ideal for fiber optics, infrared optics, and electronics. We ensure top-tier purity and quality, supporting a wide range of applications, including cost-effective, high-speed integrated circuits.

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Germanium Compounds

Germanium is a hard, brittle, grayish-white element. It is transparent to infrared light, which makes it useful for optical materials.

Available in multiple grades, including 4N (99.99%), 5N (99.999%) and higher.

Primarily ingots; however, contact us for slices, chips and other dimensional requirements.

Atomic Number 32, Melting Point 937.4°C, Density 5.323 g/cm³.

>40 (ohm.cm)ve an extensive library of trays and tape available.

Historic Value

Cosmic Connection

Early Discovery

Important Derivative

Related Applications

Germanium is an important metal used in many applications across the industry.

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Catalysis

Indium and gallium compounds for catalysis, chemical synthesis, and

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Chemical Synthesis

Indium and gallium compounds for chemical synthesis and materials

Related Markets

Germanium metal provided by Indium Corporation is suitable for many markets.

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