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Germanium(IV) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11346178
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Description

Germanium dioxide is used as an optical material for wide-angle lenses and in optical microscope objective lenses. It is used as a catalyst in the preparation of polyethylene terephthalate resin. Further, it is used as a feedstock for the manufacturing of phosphors and semiconductor materials. It is also used in transistors and diodes, and infrared transmitting glass.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1310-53-8
Molecular Formula GeO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 104.628
MDL Number MFCD00011030
InChI Key YBMRDBCBODYGJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym germanium dioxide, germania, germanic acid, germanium oxide, germanium iv oxide, germanic oxide crystalline, dioxogermanium, germanic oxide, wln: ge o2
PubChem CID 14796
IUPAC Name dioxogermane
SMILES O=[Ge]=O

Specifications

Melting Point 1086°C
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 5 g
Assay Percent Range 99.999% (Metals basis)
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in sodium hydroxide. Insoluble in water and hydrochloric acid.Soluble in water,acid and alkali. Insoluble in hydrofluoric acid and hydrochloric acid.
Formula Weight 104.59
Odor Odorless
Density 6.239
Chemical Name or Material Germanium(IV) oxide

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Germanium(IV) oxide, Puratronic
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Germanium oxide

RUO – Research Use Only

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