GeCl4
ceramic· JVASP-32321· GeCl4
Germanium tetrachloride (GeCl4) is a volatile inorganic chloride compound that functions primarily as a precursor material rather than a final-form engineering ceramic. It is used extensively in optical fiber manufacturing and semiconductor processing, where it serves as a source material for depositing high-purity germanium oxide layers via chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The compound is valued for its ability to produce extremely pure and homogeneous coatings, making it essential in telecommunications infrastructure and integrated circuit fabrication where optical clarity and dopant precision are critical.
optical fiber preform productionsemiconductor CVD processingtelecommunications waveguidesinfrared optics manufacturingthin-film germanium depositionhigh-purity material precursor
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | 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.