Germanium Target

element：Ge
purity：99.999%
shape：Planar Target, Rotatable Target
specification：D50.8 × 3.175 mm (customizable according to drawings)
packaging：Triple vacuum-sealed or argon-filled protective packaging, compliant with IATA and DOT regulations

Germanium target is a high-purity material used in various industrial applications, including thin film deposition, semiconductor production, and infrared optics. It is known for its excellent optical properties, thermal conductivity, and unique characteristics.

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Product Description
Specifications

Product Overview

The high-purity germanium target is manufactured from 99.999% pure germanium. It has a gray-white appearance and exhibits the hard and brittle characteristics of a semi-metal. With a density of 5.35 g/cm³ and a melting point of 937°C, it offers excellent stability and adaptability to various deposition processes. Germanium targets are indispensable in the production of optical thin films, especially for infrared and high-performance optical components.

Features

Ultra-High Purity: Ideal for precise optical and high-tech applications.
Stable Semiconductor Properties: Reliable performance for demanding environments.
Industry-Compliant Packaging: Ensures safe handling and transportation according to international standards.

Applications

Optical Thin Films: Used in the deposition of germanium films for infrared optical components, especially in the 8–14 µm wavelength range.
Thermal Imaging: Core material for thermal imaging optical elements, including passive thermal imagers, night vision devices, and firefighting thermal detectors.
Infrared Spectroscopy: Essential for high-sensitivity infrared detectors.
Precision Optical Equipment: Widely applied in military, mobile night vision, and industrial inspection devices.
Other Applications: Serves as an additive for specialized alloys and as a chemical catalyst in certain processes.

Element	Measured Value	Standard Value	Unit	Element	Measured Value	Standard Value	Unit	Element	Measured Value	Standard Value	Unit
Li	<0.001		ppm	Zn	<0.005		ppm	Pb	<0.005		ppm
B	<0.001		ppm	Ga	<0.01		ppm	Bi	<0.005		ppm
F	<0.05		ppm	Ge	Matrix		wt%	Y	<0.01		ppm
Na	<0.005		ppm	As	<0.1		ppm	Th	<0.001		ppm
Mg	<0.005		ppm	Se	<0.05		ppm	Er	<0.005		ppm
Al	<0.005		ppm	Zr	<0.01		ppm	Ru	<0.005		ppm
Si	0.14		ppm	Nb	<0.005		ppm	Rb	<0.005		ppm
P	<0.005		ppm	Mo	<0.01		ppm	Sr	<0.005		ppm
Cl	<0.1		ppm	Pd	<0.01		ppm	Sc	<0.001		ppm
K	<0.05		ppm	Ag	<0.01		ppm	Be	<0.001		ppm
Ca	<0.01		ppm	Sn	<0.05		ppm	Rh	<0.005		ppm
Ti	<0.001		ppm	Sb	<0.05		ppm	Cd	<0.1		ppm
V	<0.001		ppm	Ba	<0.01		ppm
Cr	<0.005		ppm	Hf	<0.005		ppm
Mn	<0.05		ppm	Ta	Source		ppm	C			ppm
Fe	<0.05		ppm	W	<0.005		ppm	S	<0.005		ppm
Co	<0.001		ppm	Pt	<0.005		ppm	O			ppm
Ni	<0.005		ppm	Au	<0.05		ppm	N			ppm
Cu	<0.005		ppm	Hg	<0.005		ppm	H			ppm