Description

Germanium(IV) Fluoride is a highly volatile, gaseous inorganic compound essential for advanced material synthesis and semiconductor manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its role as a critical precursor for depositing high-purity germanium and germanium-containing films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and related processes. This material is indispensable for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, fiber optics, and infrared optics industries seeking precise dopant control and material purity.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Key precursor for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) of germanium and germanium-silicon (Ge-Si) films in microelectronics.
• Optical Fiber Production: Used in the fabrication of specialty optical fibers, particularly for doping silica to modify the refractive index and create fiber cores.
• Infrared Optics: Serves as a starting material for producing germanium-based lenses and windows used in thermal imaging and infrared spectroscopy systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile fluorinating agent and intermediate in organometallic and inorganic synthesis for research and specialty chemical production.
• Thin-Film Coatings: Employed in the deposition of protective and functional germanium fluoride coatings on various substrates.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific fluorination and polymerization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germanium(IV) Fluoride
CAS No.	7783-58-6
Molecular Formula	GeF4
Molecular Weight	148.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium Tetrafluoride; Tetrafluorogermane; Germanium Fluoride (GeF4); Germanium(4+) tetrafluoride; Perfluorogermane; UN 2192
EINECS	232-011-3

Quality Control

Our Germanium(IV) Fluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and FTIR spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, moisture content, and key impurity levels is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, passivated steel cylinder or other compatible high-pressure container, protected from light and physical damage. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from direct heat sources, moisture, and incompatible materials such as strong alkalis. Due to its gaseous and highly volatile nature, cylinders must be secured upright. Use appropriate safety cabinets or dedicated gas storage rooms.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GeF4)	≥ 99.9% (GC)
Moisture (H2O)	≤ 10 ppm
Oxygen (O2)	≤ 5 ppm
Nitrogen (N2)	≤ 10 ppm
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)	≤ 5 ppm
Other Germanium Fluorides	≤ 0.05%

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