Germanium(IV) fluoride
CAS Number7783-58-6
FormulaGeF4
Mol. Weight148.63 g/mol
Germanium(IV) fluoride
What is Germanium(IV) fluoride?
Germanium(IV) fluoride is a chemical compound with CAS number 7783-58-6 and molecular formula GeF4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Germanium(IV) fluoride in combination with disilane gas has recently been used to fabricate SiGe crystallites directly on glass substrates.1 Intense visible light emission from Ge and Si nanocrystals is of particular interest because of potential uses in optoelectronic devices.2,3
Specifications
Linear Formula
GeF4
Molecular Weight
148.63 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥99.9%
Density
2.46 g/mL at -37 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H314
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Required PPE
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
−36.5 °C(lit.)
EC Number
232-011-3
WGK Germany
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