I would like to buy germanium substrates, who do I contact?
You can contact us via this page for your questions related to buying germanium substrates.
Does Umicore offer high purity germanium crystals?
Yes, Umicore offers high purity germanium crystals. You can find more information via this page.
I am looking to buy germanium, who do I contact?
You can contact us via this page for your questions related to buying germanium.
I am looking to buy germanium metal, in what forms is it available?
Germanium metal is available in several forms such as ingots and granules. For more information, you can contact us via the contact form below.
What services does Umicore provide regarding Germanium?
Umicore's business regarding germanium is twofold. On the one hand, we provide our clients with germanium products such as chemicals, substrates and crystals. On the other side, we also offer the service of refining and recycling a wide variety of germanium-containing concentrates, solids, cakes, slurries and solutions.
Does Umicore recycle germanium?
Yes, Umicore recycles germanium from a wide variety of sources including fiber optics, solar cells, LEDs and infrared optics. The germanium-containing waste can have multiple forms such as concentrates, solids, cakes, slurries and solutions etc. More information of our recycling services can be found on this page.
Is Umicore active in VCSELs?
Yes, Umicore provides germanium substrates that can be used as an epi-platform in the manufacturing of VCSELs. You can find more information via this page.
Can germanium be used for LED?
Yes, Umicore is active in the LED and opto-electronic device markets, such as micro-LED, VCSELs and detectors. More information about this market can be found via this page.
Is Umicore active in the Gamma ray detector business?
Yes, Umicore provides germanium crystals for Gamma ray detectors. More information can be found on this page.
Can I buy multi-junction solar cells from Umicore?
No, we do not maufacture mulit-junction solar cells. However, we do sell germanium substrates to be used for multi-junction solar cell manufacturing.
Can I buy a Gamma ray detector from Umicore?
No, Umicore does not manufacture Gamma ray detectors. However, we do sell germanium crystals to be used for Gamma ray detector manufacturing.
I would like to buy GeCl4, who do I contact?
More information about our Germanium offers and services can be found on this page. Additionaly, you can find more information on our corporate website, where we have a dedicated page where you can search and filter our product catalogue based on your needs. If you would like to request a quote, you can reach us via this contact form at the bottom of that page. Please provide as many details on your question as possible.
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