Germanium dioxide (GeO₂) is a high-purity inorganic compound known for its excellent optical, semiconductor, and catalytic properties. It is widely used in fiber optics, infrared optics, semiconductor applications, and advanced catalysts. Due to its superior transparency, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, germanium dioxide plays a crucial role in precision engineering, sustainable technologies, and specialized coatings.
Product Overview
Germanium dioxide (GeO2) is an inorganic compound commonly used in optical and electronic industries. It is typically formed when germanium is heated to a red-hot state or when pure germanium reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere to create a passivation layer. GeO2 is widely used as an optical material and has applications in some medical fields as well.
Product Features
- High Melting Point:With a melting point of 1,115°C, GeO2 exhibits excellent thermal stability.
- Solubility:Soluble in hydrofluoric acid but insoluble in other acids, making it suitable for specific chemical environments.
- High Density:Has a density of 4.228 g/cm³, providing a solid foundation for high-quality optical materials.
Applications
- Optical Glass Manufacturing:Used in the production of high-precision optical glass and microscope objectives.
- Optical Devices:Widely applied in lasers, optical fibers, and optical equipment.
- Electronic Materials:Used in electronic and optoelectronic devices, including ceramics, glass, and lithium-ion batteries.
- Medical Applications:Utilized as an ingredient in medications for the treatment of malignant anemia.
- Wide-Angle Lenses:Employed as an optical material in microscope objectives.
GeO2(%,Min) | 99.999 |
RE Impurities(ppm,Max) | |
As | 0.5 |
Fe | 1 |
Cu | 0.2 |
Ni | 0.2 |
Pb | 0.1 |
Co | 0.2 |
Al | 1 |