Germanium Nanopowder Water Dispersion (Ge, 30-40nm, 1000ppm) is a colloidal solution of germanium nanoparticles suspended in water. Here’s an overview of its key features and applications:
- Key Features:
- Germanium (Ge): The dispersion contains germanium, a metalloid with semiconductor properties, often used in electronics, optoelectronics, and other specialized technologies.
- Nanoparticles: The germanium particles have an average size range of 30-40 nanometers (nm). This relatively larger nanoparticle size, compared to smaller nanoparticles, offers a balance between reactivity and stability.
- Water Dispersion: The nanoparticles are evenly dispersed in water, forming a stable colloidal solution that prevents aggregation or settling of the particles.
- Concentration: The dispersion has a concentration of 1000 ppm (parts per million), meaning there are 1000 milligrams of germanium nanoparticles per liter of solution.
- Properties:
- Medium Particle Size: The 30-40 nm size of the germanium nanoparticles provides a balance between high surface area and the stability of the dispersion. These particles still offer increased reactivity compared to bulk germanium but are less prone to aggregation than smaller nanoparticles.
- Semiconductor Properties: Germanium has semiconductor characteristics, which can be useful in various electronic and optoelectronic applications.
- High Stability: The dispersion is typically stabilized to ensure the germanium nanoparticles remain uniformly distributed in the solution over time without agglomerating or settling.
- Applications:
- Electronics and Semiconductors: Germanium nanoparticles are used in the production of semiconductors for high-performance electronic devices, particularly in transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits.
- Optoelectronics: Germanium has applications in optical devices, such as infrared detectors, due to its transparency in the infrared spectrum and its ability to absorb infrared light efficiently.
- Solar Cells: Germanium is used in high-efficiency solar cells, particularly for space applications, where it helps improve energy conversion efficiency.
- Catalysis: Germanium nanoparticles may have potential applications in catalysis, where their unique properties can aid in chemical reactions.
- Thermal Management: Germanium nanoparticles can be used in heat dissipation applications due to their conductive properties, helping manage thermal load in electronic systems.
- Handling and Safety:
- Toxicity: Germanium nanoparticles are considered relatively low in toxicity, but as with all nanoparticles, care should be taken to avoid inhalation, ingestion, or direct contact. Follow appropriate safety guidelines when handling the material.
- Storage: Store the dispersion in a cool, dark environment to prevent nanoparticle aggregation and to maintain stability.
- Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves, goggles, and lab coats, when handling the dispersion. Ensure that work is done in a well-ventilated area or under a fume hood to minimize exposure to airborne particles.
With a concentration of 1000 ppm, this dispersion offers a relatively high concentration of germanium nanoparticles, making it ideal for high-performance applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and catalysis, where the unique properties of germanium are required.
| Measurement (ml) | 100 ml, 500 ml, 1000 ml |
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