Germane / GeH₄
Gas Identification
Chemical properties
Physical properties
Flammability limit
Threshold limit value
Germane : Description and use
Germane, or germanium tetrahydride, is the simplest germanium hydride, and is the analogue of silane SiH₄ for silicon or methane CH₄ for carbon. The GeH₄ molecule is tetrahedral, like the SiH₄ and CH₄ molecules.
It is a colourless compressed gas with an acrid odour.
Flammability: This product is flammable and may ignite in air.
- To manufacture high-performance integrated circuits in the semiconductor industry
- To manufacture photovoltaic cells
- Space-based applications
Germane : Warnings and caution
H300 - Fatal if swallowed.
P210 - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking.
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P304+P340+P315 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place.
P405 - Store locked up.
Germane : Related products
Aucun produit disponible n'est actuellement lié à la détection de ce gaz.
