Description

Germanium Monofluoride is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material synthesis and semiconductor research. Its unique properties make it a valuable precursor for depositing high-purity germanium-containing thin films and for specialized fluorination reactions. This material is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking precise control over material composition.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a key precursor for depositing germanium or germanium fluoride films in semiconductor and optical device fabrication.
• Specialty Fluorinating Agent: Used in organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine or germanium moieties into target molecules.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new germanium-based compounds and materials.
• Infrared Optical Materials: Potential use in the development of germanium-based glasses and coatings for infrared optics.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized catalysts containing germanium-fluorine bonds.
• Doping Source: Can be used as a controlled source for doping other semiconductor materials with germanium.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germanium Monofluoride
CAS No.	14929-46-5
Molecular Formula	GeF
Molecular Weight	91.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Fluorogermylene; Germanium(II) fluoride; Germanous fluoride; Monofluorogermylene; GeF; Germanium fluoride (GeF)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Germanium Monofluoride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to gray solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GeF)	≥ 95.0%
Germanium (Ge) Content	Contact for details
Fluorine (F) Content	Contact for details
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	< 1.0%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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