Description

Germanium Selenide is an inorganic compound with significant importance in advanced material science and semiconductor research. Its unique optoelectronic properties make it a critical material for developing next-generation infrared optics and photovoltaic devices. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, photonics, and infrared technology sectors seeking reliable, high-quality precursors.

Application

• Infrared Optical Materials: A key precursor for the synthesis of chalcogenide glasses used in infrared lenses, windows, and thermal imaging systems.
• Semiconductor Research & Development: Used in the study and fabrication of thin-film transistors (TFTs) and other germanium-selenide-based semiconductor devices.
• Photovoltaic Cells: Investigated as a component in thin-film solar cells and other advanced photovoltaic applications due to its bandgap properties.
• Phase-Change Memory (PCM): A candidate material for non-volatile memory devices that utilize the reversible phase transition between amorphous and crystalline states.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing germanium selenide thin films in controlled environments.
• Solid-State Chemistry & Catalysis: Employed as a reagent or catalyst in specialized inorganic synthesis and research into novel catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germanium Selenide
CAS No.	12065-11-1
Molecular Formula	GeSe
Molecular Weight	151.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium(II) selenide; Germanium monoselenide; Selenogermanium; GeSe; Germanium selenide (GeSe); EINECS 235-063-5
EINECS	235-063-5

Quality Control

Our Germanium Selenide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GeSe)	≥ 99.9% (metal basis)
Trace Metals Analysis	≤ 100 ppm total
Particle Size	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)

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