Germanium Dioxide

GeO₂

IUPAC: Germanium(IV) oxide

CAS: 1310-53-8

अवलोकन

Germanium dioxide is the most important germanium compound commercially, used in fiber optics, infrared optics, and as a polymerization catalyst for PET plastic.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Germanium Ge 1 72.6300

मूलीय संरचना

उपयोग

  • Fiber optic production
  • Infrared optics
  • PET catalyst
  • Phosphor activator

रोचक तथ्य

  • Used as a catalyst to make PET bottles, especially in Japan

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ge]=O

गुण

प्रकार
oxide
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
104.64 g/mol
घनत्व
4.2280 g/cm³
गलनांक
1115.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
4.5 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
105.9110
TPSA
34.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
18.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Germanium Dioxide?
Germanium Dioxide (GeO₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Germanium(IV) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Germanium Dioxide?
Germanium Dioxide has a molar mass of 104.64 g/mol.
What state is Germanium Dioxide at room temperature?
Germanium Dioxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Germanium Dioxide organic or inorganic?
Germanium Dioxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Germanium Dioxide?
Germanium Dioxide (GeO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Germanium (Ge).