Germanium tetrachloride

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical compound
gptkbp:acidity strongly acidic when hydrolyzed
gptkbp:appearance colorless liquid
gptkbp:atmosphere stable but may hydrolyze
gptkbp:carbonation can form germanium carbides
gptkbp:chemicalFormula tetrahedral
halides
GeCl4
can react with alkali metals
forms germanium alkoxides
reactive with moisture and air
tetrahedral geometry
gptkbp:colorOptions may turn yellow upon aging
gptkbp:colors colorless
gptkbp:composedOf chlorination of germanium metal
reacting germanium with chlorine
gptkbp:decommissioningDate germanium dioxide
gptkbp:dissolved hydrolyzes
gptkbp:distribution 1.52 g/cm³
gptkbp:driveType not applicable
gptkbp:electronicSystems used in the production of germanium transistors
gptkbp:engine used in the production of fiber optics
gptkbp:environmental_impact can contaminate water sources
gptkbp:environmentalImpact stable under normal conditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Germanium tetrachloride
gptkbp:iceClass -51.5 °C
83.1 °C
gptkbp:ingredients forms germanium amides
gptkbp:internationalClassification forms germanium hydroxides
produces germanium dioxide and hydrochloric acid
gptkbp:isATypeOf 10026-11-6
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor 0.9 mPa·s
gptkbp:isFiledIn 1.455
gptkbp:market available from chemical suppliers
gptkbp:origin gptkb:germanium(IV)_chloride
gptkbp:productionLocation produced on an industrial scale
gptkbp:public_transport_access regulated under hazardous materials transport laws
gptkbp:safety use in a fume hood
gptkbp:safetyFeatures available from manufacturers
classified as hazardous material
ensure proper ventilation during use
wear gloves and goggles when handling
gptkbp:storage store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:threats toxic and corrosive
gptkbp:uses precursor for germanium semiconductors
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for forms germanium phosphine complexes
gptkbp:waterManagement dispose of according to local regulations
gptkbp:weight 170.32 g/mol