Description

Trigermane is a highly reactive, gaseous organogermanium compound with the molecular formula Ge3H8. This unique chemical serves as a critical precursor and reactive intermediate in advanced materials science and semiconductor research, offering a source of germanium for high-purity thin film deposition. It is essential for R&D and production in industries focused on next-generation electronics and nanotechnology, where precise control over germanium integration is paramount.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a key germanium source for the epitaxial growth of germanium-containing thin films on silicon or other substrates for high-performance microelectronics and photovoltaics.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the development of germanium-based transistors, quantum dots, and other nanoscale devices where its gaseous nature allows for precise doping and layer formation.
• Advanced Materials Synthesis: Acts as a reactive building block for synthesizing novel organogermanium polymers, clusters, and cage compounds with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Research & Development: A vital reagent in academic and industrial laboratories exploring new catalytic systems, surface chemistry, and the fundamental properties of Group 14 hydrides.
• Optoelectronics: Potential use in the fabrication of germanium-based infrared detectors, sensors, and other optoelectronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trigermane
CAS No.	14691-44-2
Molecular Formula	Ge3H8
Molecular Weight	225.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Triegermane; Cyclotrigermane; Germanium Hydride (Ge3H8); Tris(germyl)germane; Hydrogenated Germanium Cluster; Perhydrotrigermane; Trihydridotrigerman
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Trigermane is produced and analyzed under stringent conditions to ensure the highest purity and consistency required for sensitive applications like semiconductor fabrication. We employ advanced analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) to verify composition and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity levels is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon), protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature at room temperature, the cylinder or ampoule must be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. The product is easily oxidized and may decompose upon exposure to air or moisture; therefore, the integrity of the sealed system must be maintained at all times.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas (liquefied under pressure)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Trigermane)
Digermane (Ge2H6)	≤ 3.0%
Monogermane (GeH4)	≤ 1.5%
Higher Germanes (Ge4H10+)	≤ 0.5%
Oxygen (as O2)	≤ 10 ppm
Moisture (H2O)	≤ 5 ppm

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