Description

Bismuth Germanium Oxide (Bi12GeO20) is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial importance due to its unique piezoelectric and electro-optic properties. This material is essential for applications requiring precise control of light and sound waves. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the advanced optics, electronics, and sensor technology sectors.

Application

• Piezoelectric Devices: Core material for high-frequency transducers, resonators, and acoustic wave sensors.
• Electro-Optic Modulators: Key component in devices for modulating laser beams in telecommunications and optical computing systems.
• Nonlinear Optical Crystals: Used in frequency doubling and other photonic applications for laser systems.
• Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Filters: Essential for signal processing in mobile communications and radar systems.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or model compound in materials science research for novel functional materials.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Additive to modify the refractive index and electrical properties of advanced glass and ceramic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bismuth Germanium Oxide
CAS No.	12233-56-6
Molecular Formula	Bi12GeO20
Molecular Weight	2902.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Bismuth Germanium Oxide; Bismuth(3+) germanium(4+) oxide (Bi12GeO20); Bismuth Germanate; Bismuth Germanium Trioxide; BGO; Sillenite-type Bismuth Germanium Oxide; Electro-optic Bismuth Germanium Oxide; Piezoelectric Bismuth Germanium Oxide
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Quality Control

Our Bismuth Germanium Oxide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications for high-performance applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, crystalline phase, and impurity levels is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep the container sealed to protect the product from moisture and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Assay (Bi12GeO20)	≥ 99.9%
Crystalline Phase	Sillenite-type (Cubic)
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Custom sizes available)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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