Description

Germanium-76 (76Ge) is a stable, non-radioactive isotope of the metalloid germanium, identified by CAS No. 14687-41-3. This high-purity isotope is a critical material for advanced scientific research and specialized industrial applications where precise isotopic composition is paramount. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of nuclear physics, semiconductor development, and neutrino detection technology.

Application

• Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay Research: Serves as the source material in experiments like the LEGEND collaboration to search for this rare nuclear process, which has profound implications for particle physics.
• Semiconductor Dopant Studies: Used in the development and characterization of advanced semiconductor materials to study doping effects with isotopic precision.
• Nuclear Physics & Spectroscopy: Employed as a target material or standard in nuclear reaction studies, γ-ray spectroscopy, and for calibrating detection equipment.
• Isotopic Tracer Applications: Utilized in geological, environmental, and materials science research as a stable tracer to understand processes and material origins.
• High-Purity Germanium Crystal Production: Acts as a feedstock for growing intrinsic germanium crystals used in radiation detectors.
• Reference Standards: Provides a certified isotopic reference for mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques requiring high isotopic purity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germanium-76
CAS No.	14687-41-3
Molecular Formula	Ge
Molecular Weight	75.921 g/mol
Synonyms	76Ge; Germanium-76 isotope; Ge-76; Germanium, isotope of mass 76; ~76Ge; Germanium 76; Stable Germanium-76
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Germanium-76 is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity for research-grade applications. Each batch is characterized using high-resolution mass spectrometry and trace elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and analytical methods is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a clean, dry environment. For long-term storage, keep under an inert atmosphere to minimize surface oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Isotopic Enrichment (76Ge)	> 86% (Higher grades available)
Chemical Purity (Ge basis)	> 99.99% (4N)
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Form	Metal pieces, powder, or customized
Trace Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	< 10 ppm total

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