Organogermanium compounds, which contain germanium bonded to organic groups, have garnered attention in recent years for their potential biological activities, particularly in the fields of ...

Germanium is a semiconductor in group IVA of the periodic table. It has an atomic number of 32, an atomic weight of 72.59, and a density of 5.32 Mg/m 3. Its melting temperature is 937.4 C. Germanium ...

Unlike many of the basic elements, there aren't many germanium compounds that have found a use. Germanium dioxide can be used as a catalyst in the production of the PET plastic used in many bottles, ...

One of the graduate students, Seymour Benzer, accidentally discovered that a crystal of germanium -- a semiconductor which was not well understood at the time -- could withstand higher voltage ...

(Bloomberg) -- Two obscure yet crucial metals, gallium and germanium, are the latest pawns in the escalating US-China trade war. On Dec. 3, China announced an export ban on both metals to the US ...

Germanium compounds, particularly organic germanium (Ge-132 or germanium sesquioxide), have been studied for their potential therapeutic properties. Advocates suggest that organic germanium may ...

According to customs data, gallium exports in 2023 were approximately 45 mt, while customs data for January-November 2024 indicates gallium exports of around 54 mt. It is expected that the full-year ...

Compound Semiconductor Industry size is expected to register 10.9% CAGR between 2024 and 2032 propelled by electric vehicles ...

Gallium and germanium are metals used in high-speed computer chips and in the defence and renewable energy sectors. [Macro photo/Shutterstock] Companies caught out by China's decision to restrict ...