Description

Germanium Difluoride is an inorganic fluoride compound with significant utility in advanced material synthesis and chemical research. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for depositing high-purity germanium-containing films and for introducing germanium into complex molecular structures. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the semiconductor, specialty glass, and inorganic chemistry sectors seeking precise dopants and intermediates.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A key precursor for depositing germanium or germanium-doped thin films on semiconductor wafers and optical components.
• Fluorinating Agent: Used in specialized organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms or germanium-fluorine bonds.
• Glass & Optics Manufacturing: Acts as a dopant to modify the refractive index and infrared transmission properties of specialty optical glasses and fibers.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a component or precursor in catalysts for polymerization and other industrial chemical processes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a high-purity starting material for academic and industrial research in solid-state and materials chemistry.
• Electronic Grade Materials: Used in the production of high-purity germanium for radiation detectors and other electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germanium Difluoride
CAS No.	13940-63-1
Molecular Formula	GeF2
Molecular Weight	110.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Difluorogermylene; Germanium(II) fluoride; Germanous fluoride; Digermanium tetrafluoride (common dimer form); GeF2; Germanium fluoride (GeF2)
EINECS	237-708-6

Quality Control

Our Germanium Difluoride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity with strong alkalis, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen. Keep the container sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to ambient moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GeF2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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