KGe

ceramic
· JVASP-78426· KGe

KGe is a ceramic compound in the potassium germanate family, combining potassium oxide with germanium dioxide. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in optical, electronic, and specialized thermal management systems where germanate ceramics offer unique refractive properties and thermal stability. Engineers would consider this compound when conventional silicate ceramics are insufficient and the specific optical or electrical characteristics of germanate systems are required for the application.

optical coatings and windowsinfrared opticsexperimental electronicsthermal barriersresearch materials

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
2.416
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-3.120
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.6443
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.6400
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.