Germanium Dioxide

GeO₂

IUPAC: Germanium(IV) oxide

CAS: 1310-53-8

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Germanium Ge 1 72,6300

Thành phần nguyên tố

O
Oxygen ×2
30,6%
Ge
Germanium ×1
69,4%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ge]=O

Tính chất

Loại
oxide
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
104,64 g/mol
Mật độ
4,2280 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
1115,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Hợp chất liên quan

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Calcium Oxide

CaO

Boron Trioxide

B₂O₃

Copper(II) Oxide

CuO

Molybdenum Trioxide

MoO₃

Magnesium Oxide

MgO

Manganese Dioxide

MnO₂

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

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).