Metals and Minerals

Fast Dissolving Grade GeO₂ powder

Germanium oxide is formed rapidly when Germanium is raised to red heat. It is produced worldwide.
GeO2 is usually slightly soluble in water and is sometimes only soluble in a strong acid.
Chemical Formula:
i) Germanium monoxide= GeO
ii) Germanium dioxide= GeO2

Appearance Colorless crystals or white powder
Molecular Weight 104.59
Density 4.23g/cm
Melting point 1115deg. C
Rwfractive Index 1.65

Used in the production of phosphors, transistors and diodes, infrared-transmitting glass.
Used as a catalyst in the manufacture of PET resin.
Fibre optics
Chemotherapy

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