Germanium Dioxide

GeO₂

IUPAC: Germanium(IV) oxide

CAS: 1310-53-8

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Germanium Ge 1 72.6300

元素組成

用途

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

豆知識

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

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ge]=O

特性

タイプ
oxide
状態
solid
モル質量
104.64 g/mol
密度
4.2280 g/cm³
融点
1115.0 °C
溶解度
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).