Description

Lithium Germanium Oxide is an inorganic compound with significant utility in advanced material science and electronics. This material is valued for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of germanium-based ceramics and glasses, as well as in specialized battery and semiconductor research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D departments in the fields of solid-state electrolytes, optical materials, and electronic ceramics. The compound is known for its moisture-sensitive nature, requiring careful handling and storage to maintain its integrity and performance.

Application

• Solid-State Electrolyte Precursor: A key starting material in the development of lithium-ion conducting ceramics for next-generation batteries.
• Optical Glass & Ceramics: Used in the formulation of germanate-based glasses with specific refractive indices for optical components.
• Electronic Ceramics: Serves as a dopant or a component in the production of ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials.
• Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a thin-film deposition source or doping agent for germanium-based semiconductor layers.
• Catalyst Support Material: Utilized as a high-surface-area support or promoter in certain heterogeneous catalytic processes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity chemical reagent in synthetic and analytical chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Germanium Oxide
CAS No.	12315-28-5
Molecular Formula	Li2GeO3
Molecular Weight	134.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Metagermanate; Dilithium Germanium Trioxide; Germanium Lithium Oxide; Li2GeO3; Lithium germanate(III); EINECS 235-531-8

Quality Control

Our Lithium Germanium Oxide is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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 or with desiccant. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern
Assay (Li2GeO3)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm
Loss on Drying	< 1.0 %
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Heavy metals < 10 ppm

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