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

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

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