Description

Germanium Nitride is an inorganic compound with significant potential in advanced material science and electronics. Its unique properties make it a valuable precursor for high-performance ceramics and semiconductor applications. This material is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, optoelectronics, and specialty ceramics industries for developing next-generation components.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a high-k dielectric material or a precursor for germanium-based thin films in advanced microelectronics.
• Ceramic Engineering: Used in the synthesis of advanced nitride ceramics known for high thermal stability and hardness.
• Optoelectronic Devices: A potential material for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodetectors operating in specific wavelength ranges.
• Catalyst Support: Serves as a stable, inert support material for various heterogeneous catalysts in chemical synthesis.
• Protective Coatings: Applied as a thin film coating to enhance surface hardness and corrosion resistance on metal substrates.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new nitride-based materials and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germanium Nitride
CAS No.	12065-36-0
Molecular Formula	Ge3N4
Molecular Weight	273.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(germanium) tetranitride; Germanium(IV) nitride; Trigermanium tetranitride; Germanium nitride (Ge3N4); Germanium nitride powder; Ge3N4; Nitridogermane
EINECS	235-063-7

Quality Control

Our Germanium Nitride is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and particle size distribution. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light brown to gray powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ge3N4)	≥ 99.0%
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1 - 10 µm
Specific Surface Area (BET)	5 - 20 m²/g

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