Compounds
Germanium Compounds
Germanium compounds play a crucial role in advancing cutting-edge technologies, thanks to their remarkable properties that fuel innovation in the fiber optics and semiconductor industries. At Indium Corporation, we provide premium-grade germanium dioxide and germanium tetrachloride in both prototype and mass-production quantities. Germanium dioxide serves as an effective polymerization catalyst, while germanium tetrachloride is essential for high-performance fiber optic systems.
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Features
Infrared Vision
Germanium dioxide is transparent to infrared light, making it crucial in infrared optics and thermal imaging devices.
Fiber Optic Foundation
Germanium tetrachloride is a key ingredient in the production of optical fibers, which form the backbone of modern high-speed internet and telecommunications.
Germanium Compound Products
Germanium tetrachloride is a colorless liquid with high purity, essential in the manufacturing of optical fibers. Its high volatility and reactivity make it a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of high-purity germanium compounds used in electronics and telecommunications.
| Property | Germanium Tetrachloride | Germanium Dioxide |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | GeCl₄ | GeO₂ (Germanium Sesquioxide) |
| CAS Registry Number | 10038-98-9 | 1310-53-8 |
| Purity | ≥ 99.999% | ≥ 99.999% |
| Form | Colorless liquid | White crystalline powder |
| Refractive Index | Not applicable | 1.5-1.6 |
| Melting Point | Not provided | 1900°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in strong alkalis and hot acids, insoluble in water | Soluble in strong alkalis and hot acids, insoluble in water |
| Theoretical Germanium Content | Not applicable | 74.39% |
Product Data Sheets
Germanium Dioxide PDS 98579 (A4) R1.pdf
Germanium Dioxide PDS 98579 R1.pdf
Related Applications
Germanium compounds are suitable for a variety of applications.
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Germanium dioxide is known for its excellent optical properties and high refractive index. It’s widely used in the production of optical fibers, infrared optics, and as a catalyst in polymerization processes.
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