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Germanium tetrachloride, 99.99%

SKU 90031497 CAS 10038-98-9 GeCl4 MW 214.45 Available on enquiry

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Germanium tetrachloride is a high-purity inorganic compound primarily used in the production of fiber optics and semiconductor materials. This product is supplied at 99.99% purity and is identified by CAS number 10038-98-9. Molekula supplies Germanium tetrachloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90031497
CAS Number
10038-98-9
IUPAC Name
tetrachlorogermane
EC Number
233-116-7
Molecular Formula
GeCl4
Molecular Weight
214.45
Exact Mass
215.7936
SMILES
Cl[Ge](Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChIKey
IEXRMSFAVATTJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/Cl4Ge/c1-5(2,3)4
PubChem CID
66226

Synonyms

  • Cl4Ge
  • GeCl4
  • Germane, tetrachloro-
  • Germanium chloride
  • Germanium chloride (GeCl4)
  • Germanium Muriaticum
  • Germanium, tetrachloro-
  • Germanium(IV) chloride
  • PERCHLOROGERMANE
  • Tetrachlorogermane

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Frequently asked questions

What is Germanium tetrachloride used for?

Germanium tetrachloride is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of high-purity germanium metal and as a dopant in the manufacturing of optical fibers.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?

The chemical formula for Germanium tetrachloride is GeCl4, and it has a molecular weight of 214.40 g/mol.

How should Germanium tetrachloride be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and incompatible substances.

What grade of Germanium tetrachloride is available?

We currently supply Germanium tetrachloride at a purity grade of 99.99%.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Germanium tetrachloride in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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