199478

Germanium(IV) oxide

(crystalline powder), 99.998% trace metals basis

• Synonyme(s) : Germanium dioxide
• Formule linéaire : GeO₂
• CAS Number: 1310-53-8
• Poids moléculaire : 104.64
• Numéro CE : 215-180-8
• Numéro MDL: MFCD00011030
• Code UNSPSC : 12352303
• ID de substance PubChem : 24851918
• Nomenclature NACRES : NA.23

Propriétés

• Niveau de qualité: 200
• Essai: 99.998% trace metals basis
• Forme: (crystalline powder)
• Pf: >400 °C (lit.)
• Densité: 4.23 g/cm³
• Application(s): battery manufacturing
• Chaîne SMILES: O=[Ge]=O
• InChI: 1S/GeO2/c2-1-3
• Clé InChI: YBMRDBCBODYGJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Description générale

Germanium(IV) oxide (GeO₂) is a semiconductor material known for its notable optical properties and high refractive index. It finds extensive use in various applications within electronics and optics. This compound is slightly soluble in water and acts as a catalyst in industrial processes. Additionally, GeO₂ is employed in the development of sensors for gas detection and other chemical species, utilizing its semiconductor characteristics to enhance sensitivity and response times.

Application

Germanium(IV) oxide can be used:

• To prepare glasses for nuclear radiation shielding and ultra-broadband amplification. For example, germanium and bismuth oxide glasses.
• As a precursor to synthesize GeO₂/TiO₂ nanocomposites that can be used for the photocatalysis of organic pollutants.
• As an anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high lithium storage capacity, thermostability, and large volume expansion during the charge–discharge process.

Informations sur la sécurité

• Pictogrammes: GHS07
• Mention d'avertissement: Warning
• Mentions de danger: H302
• Classification des risques: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Code de la classe de stockage: 11 - Combustible Solids
• Classe de danger pour l'eau (WGK): WGK 3
• Point d'éclair (°F): Not applicable
• Point d'éclair (°C): Not applicable
• Équipement de protection individuelle: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves