Germanium(IV) oxide, 99.9999% (metals basis)

Germanium dioxide is used in algaculture.A mixture is used as an optical material for optical fibers and optical waveguides It is also used as a catalyst in production of polyethylene terephthalate resin and for production of other germanium compounds. It is used as a feedstock for production of some phosphors and semiconductor materials.

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