GeO3

ceramic
· JVASP-120203· GeO3

GeO₃ (germanium trioxide) is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of germanium and oxygen, belonging to the metal oxide ceramic family. While not widely commercialized as a bulk engineering material, germanium oxides are studied primarily in optics, semiconductors, and materials research for their refractive properties and potential in infrared applications. GeO₃ is of particular interest in optical glass formulations, fiber optics research, and as a precursor material in advanced ceramic processing, where its thermal and optical characteristics offer advantages in specialized environments where conventional silicate ceramics have limitations.

optical glass and fiber opticsinfrared optics researchsemiconductor processingspecialized ceramic coatingshigh-temperature oxide ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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