GeCl2
ceramic· JVASP-114984· GeCl2
Germanium dichloride (GeCl₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound and a germanium halide precursor material primarily used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and thin-film synthesis routes. It serves as a volatile source material for producing germanium-based ceramics, semiconductors, and optical coatings, offering advantages in controlled deposition processes where gaseous precursors are required. GeCl₂ is largely a research and specialty materials compound rather than a bulk engineering ceramic; its value lies in enabling high-purity germanium oxide and germanium-doped glass production for optoelectronic and photonic applications.
CVD precursor materialsgermanium oxide filmsoptical coatings and fiberssemiconductor thin filmsresearch and developmentspecialty glass synthesis
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — median of 2 measurements | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — median of 2 measurements | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.