Germanium Iodide powder is a light brown to dark orange powder, soluble in cold water and other organic solvents, made by the reaction of iodine and metal germanium powder and other inorganic compounds.
Characteristics
Molecular Formula: GeI₄
Molecular weight : 580.2579
CAS No.: 13450-95-8.
Physical Properties: light brown to dark orange powder or flake, density 4.322g/cm³, melting point 144℃, boiling point 440℃.
Solubility: Soluble in cold water and decompose, soluble in methanol, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide, decompose when meet ethanol and acetone.
Applications
Used in the preparation of pure germanium: Germanium Iodide is easily decomposed by heat, and high purity germanium can be produced through thermal decomposition reaction, which is one of its most important applications. In the electronics industry, high purity germanium is the key material for manufacturing semiconductor devices, transistors, integrated circuits, etc..
As a chemical intermediate: In the field of organic synthesis and inorganic synthesis, GeI₄ is an important intermediate. It can participate in a variety of chemical reactions to introduce germanium elements into organic or inorganic compounds, thus synthesizing germanium compounds with specific properties and uses, providing the basis for materials science research and the development of new materials.
Potential applications in biochemistry: Germanium Iodide also has certain applications in biochemistry such as proteomics research. For example, it can be used as a special labeling reagent or reaction intermediate for protein modification, labeling, or analysis, which can help to gain a deeper understanding of the structure and function of proteins.
Application in optical materials: Germanium compounds have some special properties in the optical field, Germanium Iodide can be used as raw material for the preparation of germanium-based optical materials with specific optical properties, such as germanium glass. These materials have potential applications in infrared optical devices, fiber optic communications, laser technology, etc., and can be used to manufacture infrared windows, lenses, optical fibers and other optical components .
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