Description

Germane CAS NO 7782-65-2 is a high-purity, gaseous germanium hydride compound. It serves as a critical precursor gas in the semiconductor and electronics industries for the deposition of germanium-containing thin films. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities involved in advanced materials science, photovoltaic research, and the production of high-efficiency electronic components.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to create germanium or germanium-silicon (SiGe) epitaxial layers on silicon wafers.
• Photovoltaics & Optoelectronics: A key material in the development of high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells and infrared optical devices.
• Fiber Optics: Employed in the doping process to modify the refractive index of optical fiber cores.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in organometallic chemistry and materials science research for synthesizing novel germanium compounds.
• Electronics: Used in the fabrication of high-mobility transistors and other advanced microelectronic components where germanium's properties are advantageous.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germane
CAS No.	7782-65-2
Molecular Formula	GeH4
Molecular Weight	76.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium tetrahydride; Germanium hydride (GeH4); Monogermane; Tetrahydridogermanium; Germanomethane
EINECS	231-961-6

Quality Control

Our Germane is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive electronic applications. Each production lot undergoes comprehensive analysis using advanced techniques such as gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and moisture content is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed cylinder or container, protected from light and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area. Due to its gaseous, highly volatile, and easily oxidized nature, it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and kept away from heat, ignition sources, and oxidizing agents. Cylinders should be securely fastened and stored upright.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Assay (GeH4)	≥ 99.999% (5.0N)
Oxygen (O2)	≤ 1 ppm
Nitrogen (N2)	≤ 2 ppm
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)	≤ 1 ppm
Moisture (H2O)	≤ 1 ppm
Total Hydrocarbons (as CH4)	≤ 2 ppm

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