Description

Cesium Trichlorogermanate is an inorganic cesium salt of trichlorogermanic acid, representing a high-purity source of germanium in a specialized ionic form. This compound matters for advanced material synthesis and research applications where precise stoichiometry and controlled reactivity are paramount. It is needed by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the semiconductor, specialty glass, and inorganic chemistry sectors for developing novel materials and catalysts.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of germanium-containing thin films for advanced electronic devices.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a dopant or modifying agent to alter the refractive index, density, or thermal properties of high-performance optical glasses and ceramic matrices.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst precursor or a component in catalyst systems for specialized organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Solid-State Electrolytes: Investigated for use in the development of novel solid electrolytes for next-generation batteries and fuel cells.
• Luminescent Materials: Employed in the synthesis of phosphors and other luminescent materials where germanium acts as a host or activator.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a high-purity standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and trace element determination.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cesium Trichlorogermanate
CAS No.	72128-24-6
Molecular Formula	CsGeCl3
Molecular Weight	328.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Cesium Trichlorogermanate; Cesium Germanium Trichloride; Trichlorogermanic Acid Cesium Salt; Cesium Trichlorogermanium; CsGeCl3; Germanium Cesium Trichloride
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Quality Control

Our Cesium Trichlorogermanate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (CsGeCl3)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %

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