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Germaneis a colorless, poisonous inflammable gas.
Germane is thechemical compoundwith the formulaGeH4, and thegermaniumanalogueofmethane. It is the simplest germanium hydride and one of the most useful compounds of germanium. Like the related compounds silane and methane, germane istetrahedral. It burns in air to produceGeO2andwater. Use in semiconductor industry.
Physical Date
Molar Mass 76.62 g/mole | Boiling Point −88 °C (185 K) |
Density 3.3 kg/m3gas | Melting Point −165 °C (108 K) |
Solubility In Water low | Appearance And Odor colorless, poisonous gas |
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