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Formula: Ge
Form: Single Crystal
Material: Germanium
CAS Number: 7440-56-4
Commodity: Metals
Purity:
99.999%
Germanium Single Crystal from Goodfellow is a high-purity semiconductor material grown into a monocrystalline form. With a diamond cubic crystal structure, it has a grayish metallic appearance and a lustrous surface. Germanium's electrical properties, including its moderate bandgap and high electron mobility, make it useful for semiconductor devices. This germanium single crystal is well-suited to applications like transistors, solar cells, and infrared optics. As part of Goodfellow's wide range of single crystal products, it enables research and development across electronics, photonics, and more.
Tolerances
Single Crystal
| Orientation | See Item | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | +2% / -1% | |
| Length | +2% / -1% |
Material Properties for Metals
Atomic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 32 |
| Crystal structure | Diamond |
| Electronic structure | Ar 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p² |
| Valences shown | 2,4 |
| Atomic weight( amu ) | 72.59 |
| Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) | 2.3 |
| Photo-electric work function( eV ) | 4.8 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 72/ 27.4 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 73/ 7.8 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 76/ 7.8 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 70/ 20.5 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 74/ 36.5 |
| Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) | 0.139 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 4/ 45.7 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 3/ 34.22 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 7.90 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 5/ 93.5 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 15.93 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Mohs | 6.25 |
| Material condition | Polycrystalline |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.32 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 73.9 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 79.9 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 46x10⁶@22@22°C |
| Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV ) | 33.9 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 2830 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 5.32@20°C |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 937.4 |
| Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) | 4516 |
| Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) | 465 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 322@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 60.2@0-100°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 5.75@0-100°C |
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Tungsten Disk Single Crystal Formula: W
Percentage Purity: 99.99%
Thickness: 2mm
Diameter: 10mm
Orientation: -110
Orientation Accuracy: =< 1°
Polish: Polished
Surface Finish: =< 0.03µm Ra
CAS Number: 7440-33-7
UOM Code: 100-748-47
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Tungsten Top Hat Single Crystal Formula: W
Percentage Purity: 99.99%
Top Section Thickness: 1mm
Bottom Section Thickness: 1mm
Outside Diameter: 10mm
Inside Diameter: 8mm
Orientation: -110
Orientation Accuracy: Approx. 0.1°
Polish: Polished
Surface Finish: =< 0.03µm Ra
CAS Number: 7440-33-7
UOM Code: 128-551-93
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Germanium Rod Formula: Ge
Percentage Purity: 99.999%
Diameter: 2mm
Length: 50mm
Electrical Type: N-Type
Structure: Polycrystalline
CAS Number: 7440-56-4
UOM Code: 012-027-80
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Titanium Dioxide Single Crystal Formula: TiO₂ 99.6%
Diameter: 8mm
Orientation: -111
Surface Finish: Polished On Both Sides
Thickness: 1mm
CAS Number: 13463-67-7
UOM Code: 976-671-28
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Tungsten Square Single Crystal Formula: W
Percentage Purity: 99.99%
Thickness: 1mm
Size: 4x4mm
Orientation: -100
Orientation Accuracy: =< 1°
Polish: Polished
Surface Finish: =< 0.03µm Ra
CAS Number: 7440-33-7
UOM Code: 134-045-12
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Germanium Foil Formula: Ge
Percentage Purity: 99.999%
Thickness: 0.25mm
Length 1: 10mm
Length 2: 10mm
Electrical Type: N-Type
Structure: Polycrystalline
CAS Number: 7440-56-4
UOM Code: 006-336-64
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