Description

Tetragermane is a high-purity organogermanium compound with the molecular formula Ge₄H₁₀, serving as a critical precursor in advanced materials science. Its value lies in providing a controlled source of germanium for the synthesis of novel semiconductors and nanomaterials. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the electronics, photonics, and nanotechnology sectors seeking to develop next-generation devices.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes for depositing high-purity germanium or germanium-containing thin films.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material for the controlled synthesis of germanium nanoparticles, nanowires, and quantum dots.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in organometallic chemistry and materials science research for exploring new germanium-based compounds.
• Specialty Alloy Production: Employed in the development of specialized germanium alloys with tailored electronic or optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate germanium into polymer backbones, creating materials with unique thermal or refractive characteristics.
• Catalyst Development: Investigated as a component or precursor in catalytic systems for organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetragermane
CAS No.	14691-47-5
Molecular Formula	Ge₄H₁₀
Molecular Weight	305.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium Hydride (Ge₄H₁₀); Tetragramane; Tetragermanodecahydride; n-Tetragermane; Perhydrotetragermane; Germanium Tetrahydride Oligomer; Linear Tetragermane
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Quality Control

Our Tetragermane is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC), NMR spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The storage area should be cool, dry, and well-ventilated, away from sources of ignition and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Major Impurities (GC)	Trigermane, Pentagermane
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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