Description

Magnesium Germanide is an inorganic intermetallic compound with the chemical formula Mg2Ge. This material is of significant interest in advanced materials science due to its semiconducting properties and its role as a precursor in the synthesis of germanium-based nanomaterials. It serves as a critical component for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics and energy sectors. Key industries requiring this compound include semiconductor fabrication, thermoelectric materials development, and solid-state chemistry research.

Application

• Semiconductor Research & Development: Used as a precursor material for the deposition of germanium thin films and nanostructures in electronic devices.
• Thermoelectric Materials: Investigated for its potential in high-temperature thermoelectric applications due to its specific band structure and thermal properties.
• Solid-State Chemistry & Catalysis: Serves as a starting material or catalyst in various inorganic synthesis and materials preparation processes.
• Advanced Alloy Development: Acts as an additive or intermediate in the production of specialized magnesium or germanium-containing alloys.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for fundamental research in material science, physics, and chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Germanide
CAS No.	1310-52-7
Molecular Formula	Mg2Ge
Molecular Weight	121.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium germanide (Mg2Ge); Digermanyl magnesium; Magnesium digermanide; Germanium magnesium alloy; Magnesium germanium alloy; Mg2Ge; Magnesium germanium intermetallic
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Germanide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, which may include analysis of purity, particle size, and metallic impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Complies with structure
Assay (Mg2Ge)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 1000 ppm total

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.