Product Properties
Germanium (Ge) Nanoparticles/ Nanopowder
Ge Nanoparticles Purity: 99.9+% (trace metals basis)
Ge Nanoparticles APS: 50-80 nm
Ge Nanoparticles SSA: N/A
Ge Nanoparticles Morphology: nearly spherical
Health and Safety
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Hazard Statements
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flammable
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Transport Information
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UN-Number: 3089
(Haz Mat)
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Suggest equipments
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Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
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Germanium (Ge) Nanopowder General Description
Black particles of germanium in spherical, high-surface-area shapes—presents as a black powder. Germanium nanopowder can be obtained in a number of configurations, including passivated, high and ultra-high purities, and carbon coated formations. Germanium nanopowder can also be obtained in a suspension for easy dispension and easy coating. As one of the more versatile particles, germanium can be obtained configured into a number of other nanostructures. Germanium nanoparticles have provoked extensive research from engineers and scientist due to their optical properties and various potential applications in energy, medicine, electronics, imaging, and other fields.
Germanium (Ge) Nanopowder Applications
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Energy applications. As the interest in renewables and our dependence on batteries grows, scientists have been researching any number of possibilities for batteries. Germanium powder and nanowires have shown exceptional promise as nanomaterials for lithium-ion batteries, taking full advantage of the inherent high surface area of the material.
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Medical applications. Some research suggests various medical effects from germanium including anti-inflammatory properties, circulatory improvements, and an impact on the immune system. Despite this, medical applications of germanium remain few, due to serious health concerns in current mechanisms. Researchers are investigating ways nanoparticles may allow targeted usage of germanium, allowing patients to reap benefits without side effects.
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Electronic applications. High speed integrated circuits utilizing germanium in silicon-germanium alloys are growing in popularity; germanium nanopowder plays a crucial role in manufacturing and research in this area.
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Imaging applications. As with many nanoparticles, germanium nanopowder has seen extensive interest from researchers for its unique optical properties, which may make it an ideal material for medical imaging and related endeavors.
