ShengHe Chemical Germanium

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CAS: 7440-56-4 Non-hazardous / General Chemical
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Detailed Chemical Properties & Synonyms

Synonyms Germanium elementGermanium, metal powderGERMANIUM METALLICUMGeGermanium powdergermanium atomgermanium(2+)germylidyneHSDB 2118Germanium, chips, 99.999% trace metals basisgermaniogermylium

Description

Germanium · CAS 7440-56-4 · Ge. UNII 00072J7XWS. Boiling Point: 2700 °C; Boiling Point: 2833 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: 937.2 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number7440-56-4
PubChem CID6326954
Molecular formulaGe
IUPAC namegermanium
UNII (FDA)00072J7XWS

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight72.63
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count0
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass73.9211778
Monoisotopic Mass73.9211778
Topological Polar Surface Area0
Heavy Atom Count1
Formal Charge0
Complexity0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point2700 °C
Boiling Point2833 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point937.2 °C
Density5.323 @ 25 °C/4 °C
Density5.323 @25 °C
Vapor Pressure0 mm Hg @ 25 °C
Heat of Combustion7380 J/g
Surface Tension6X10-1 N/m @ 1673.1 K

Physical description & handling notes

  • Lustrous greyish-white brittle metalloid; [Merck Index] Silver-colored odorless pieces; [MSDSonline]
  • GRAYISH-WHITE, LUSTROUS, BRITTLE METALLOID; DIAMOND-CUBIC STRUCTURE WHEN CRYSTALLINE
  • Heat of fusion at melting point = 3.18X10+7 J/kmol.
  • INSOL IN WATER, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, DIL ALKALI HYDROXIDES
  • SOL IN HOT SULFURIC ACID, AQUA REGIA; INSOL IN ALKALI
  • INTRINSIC CHARGE DENSITY @ 300 DEG K= 2.4X10+13; ELECTRON DIFFUSION CONSTANT @ 300 DEG K= 100

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food ContactFDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS
GHS notification summary58.3% (186 / 319)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary58.3% (186 / 319)
Reported hazard statementsH228 (13.5%), H361 (27.3%), H373 (27.3%), H412 (27%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 58.3% (186 of 319) of all reports.

H228 (13.5%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]

Documented Uses

  • Brazing [Category: Heat or Machine]
  • Electroplating [Category: Plate]
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
  • Metal Extraction and Refining [Category: Industry]
  • IN ELECTRONICS: MANUFACTURE OF RECTIFYING DEVICES (GERMANIUM DIODES), TRANSISTORS, IN RED-FLUORESCING PHOSPHORS; IN DENTAL ALLOYS; IN PRODN OF GLASS CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING INFRARED RADIATION
  • In infrared optics, gamma-ray spectroscopy, and fiber optics.

Synonyms

GERMANIUM; 7440-56-4; Germanium element; Germanium, metal powder; DTXSID8052483; 00072J7XWS; GERMANIUM METALLICUM; CHEBI:30441; RefChem:57049; DTXCID5031056; 231-164-3; Germanium powder; germanium atom; germanium(2+); 13572-99-1; MFCD00011028

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Germanium?

CAS 7440-56-4; molecular formula Ge; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Germanium known by?

GERMANIUM, 7440-56-4, Germanium element, Germanium, metal powder, DTXSID8052483, 00072J7XWS.

What is the regulatory status of Germanium?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS.

Is Germanium classified as hazardous?

58.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (186 of 319).

What are the key physical properties of Germanium?

Boiling Point: 2700 °C; Boiling Point: 2833 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: 937.2 °C; Density: 5.323 @ 25 °C/4 °C.

Facts on this page are taken from PubChem (US National Library of Medicine) and Wikidata. Grade-specific data — assay, moisture, particle size, packaging, shelf life — is issued per batch on the COA and is not published here.

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Packaging & Shipping

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  • Global: air, sea (FCL / LCL) and express to 80+ countries

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, direct sunlight and incompatible materials. Keep container tightly closed. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and refer to the SDS for full safety guidance before handling.

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Yes. We offer custom grade, particle size and purity adjustment based on your application and order volume.

What are your minimum order quantities (MOQ)?

MOQ depends on the product; small quantities are supported for R&D and trial runs.

How do you ensure consistent quality?

Every batch is tested in-house and retains full traceability from raw material to finished goods.

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