Germanium
Vital Materials recycles, produces, and supplies a wide range of germanium products, including metal, compounds, billets, optical devices, and window materials.
Our portfolio covers electronic grade and catalyst grade germanium dioxide, fiber grade germanium tetrachloride, and high purity germanium single crystals. With internationally advanced purification lines, we deliver products with purities up to 13N, meeting the needs of global customers in high technology industries.
Properties
Appearance
- Shiny gray metalloid with semiconductor properties
Origin
- Found in zinc ores and coal deposits as a by-product
Transparency
- Excellent transparency to infrared radiation
Core Material
- Core material for high precision detectors and optical systems
Applications
Optical Communication
- Germanium tetrachloride (GeCl₄) used as a dopant in fiber preforms
- Increases the refractive index of fiber cores and reduces dispersion and transmission loss
Optics
- Germanium dioxide (GeO₂) used in optical crystals, phosphors, and specialty glass
- Glass containing GeO₂ enables wide-angle camera lenses and microscope lenses
Catalysts
- Germanium dioxide functions as a catalyst and colorant in PET plastics
- Supports polymerization and other chemical processes
Semiconductors
- Germanium is an important semiconductor material for transistors and electronic devices
- High-purity germanium single crystals are used in detectors with superior energy resolution, wide energy ranges, and high efficiency
Advanced Detection
- HPGe detectors are applied in dark matter research, nuclear power, materials science, trace element analysis, and security inspection
Product Portfolio
Germanium Metal
- Ingots, billets, and customized forms
Germanium Compounds
- Germanium dioxide, germanium tetrachloride, and catalyst grade materials
Optical Materials
- Infrared windows, lenses, and optical devices
High Purity Germanium Crystals
- Ultra-high purity 13N crystals for detectors and advanced research
Why Vital Germanium
- Internationally advanced production lines for ultra-high purity products
- Comprehensive product range from basic compounds to high-performance devices
- Expertise in optical, electronic, and catalyst applications
- Reliable global supply with recycling integration