Germanium(IV) oxide (hexagonal, quartz type) GE

• CAT Number: M047063
• CAS Number: 1310-53-8
• Molecular Formula: GeO2
• Molecular Weight: 104.63
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: dioxogermane
• InChI: InChI=1S/GeO2/c2-1-3
• InChIKey: YBMRDBCBODYGJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=[Ge]=O

Germanium(IV) oxide（Cat No.:M047063）, particularly in its hexagonal, quartz-type crystal structure, is a polymorphic form of GeO2. This inorganic compound resembles quartz in its crystalline structure, exhibiting a lattice arrangement where each germanium atom is tetrahedrally coordinated by oxygen. Germanium(IV) oxide is transparent and has significant optical properties, making it useful in optical materials and electronics. It is employed in the manufacture of optical fibers, optical lenses, and other components that require precise infrared optics. Additionally, this compound serves as a precursor for the production of pure germanium metal and other germanium compounds in various industrial processes.