Atlantic Equipment is a Top Quality Germanium Powder Supplier
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GE-101
GERMANIUM POWDER
- Formula 32 Ge 72.61
- Purity 99.999%
- Particle Size -325 Mesh
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GE-601
GERMANIUM DIOXIDE POWDER
- Formula GeO2 104.61
- Purity 99.9999%
- Particle Size As Required
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GE-NM-01
GE-NM-01
- Formula Ge
- Purity 99% - 99.5% - 99.9% - 99.95% - 99.99% - >99.99
- Particle Size 10-50 nm, 50-100 nm, 100-500 nm, 500-750 nm, 750-950 nm
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GE-NM-81
GE-NM-81
- Formula GeS2
- Purity 99% - 99.5% - 99.9% - 99.95% - 99.99% - >99.99
- Particle Size 10-50 nm, 50-100 nm, 100-500 nm, 500-750 nm, 750-950 nm
What Is Germanium Powder?
Germanium is a metalloid element, meaning that its properties sit between those of metals and those of nonmetals. It carries the symbol Ge and the atomic number 32. With its lustrous, hard, brittle, and gray-white form, it is similar in appearance to silicon.
Germanium powder is a material composed of ground germanium. It is typically produced through mechanical grinding or chemical reduction to achieve the desired particle size and purity.
Known for its semiconductor properties, germanium is often used in electronic and optical applications, from infrared optics to LEDs, solar cells, and fiber optics. High-purity germanium powder is essential for producing specialized electronic components due to its excellent electrical conductivity and resistance to oxidation. It improves the strength of alloys, transistors, and semiconductors, and using germanium in place of silicon enables the production of faster chips containing smaller transistors.
What We Offer
As a germanium powder supplier, Atlantic Equipment Engineers provides high-quality, competitively priced germanium powder in quantities of 100 grams and above. With up to 99.999% purity, our powder meets and exceeds stringent industry standards. Our high-purity germanium powders are used in an array of applications and are particularly prized as semiconductors in the manufacture of various electronic devices.
We also supply germanium pieces and germanium dioxide powder. Most of our products are kept in stock for immediate shipment.
Why Turn to Atlantic Equipment Engineers?
Atlantic Equipment Engineers is one of the leading suppliers of unusual, regulated, and high-purity materials to the manufacturing industry across the United States and beyond. With a history stretching back to the 1960s and hundreds of satisfied clients worldwide, we put our customers front and center. Our job is simple: Ensure you have access to the supplies you need promptly and at a fair price.
As an International Organization for Standardization 9001-certified company, our germanium powders and all our products are subject to stringent quality controls and are always shipped safely and securely. Our dedicated team is on hand to advise you on our off-the-shelf products and the numerous customization options available. And, with our Blanket Delivery Service, you can save time and money.
Q: What Is Germanium Powder Used For?
Germanium powder is used to improve the properties of certain metal alloys, enhancing their strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance. As a high-efficiency conductor of electricity, it plays a key role in producing semiconductors, transistors, and diodes. It is also an important material in manufacturing high-efficiency solar cells, particularly those used in space applications.
Germanium’s transparency to infrared light makes it ideal for infrared optics and the lenses used in thermal imaging systems, night-vision devices, and spectrometers. In healthcare, small amounts of germanium are used to formulate certain supplements and health products due to the health benefits it is believed to provide, which include anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Q: Where Is Germanium Powder Found?
Germanium is typically found in the Earth’s crust as a byproduct of mining and refining other metals, such as zinc, silver, and copper. It can also be extracted from certain coal and coal ash deposits, where it is found in trace amounts.
Commercial production of germanium powder often involves recovering and refining germanium from zinc ore processing residues and recycled materials.
As a trusted germanium powder supplier, Atlantic Equipment Engineers sources our high-quality germanium exclusively from reputable, certified suppliers to ensure consistent purity and performance.
Q: What Industries Use Germanium Powder?
Germanium and germanium powder find use in numerous industries due to their impressive properties.
In the electronics and telecommunications space, germanium powder is essential for manufacturing semiconductors, transistors, and other electronic components used in modern communications devices and systems.
In the aerospace and defense industries, germanium powder is crucial for civilian and military applications. In particular, it is used to produce infrared optics for thermal imaging and night-vision equipment.
In the renewable and solar energy sector, germanium powder is used to manufacture high-efficiency photovoltaic cells, especially for satellites and space exploration.
The health supplement industry uses tiny amounts of germanium in certain formulations, although its use is subject to strict regulatory approval and scientific validation.
Finally, laboratories and research institutions use germanium powder in various experimental and analytical applications because of its unique properties.