Germanium Chemicals
Umicore has a long standing reputation as a producer of GeCl4 of superior quality.
As the high value of germanium makes it economic to recover the metal from germanium containing raw materials, our expertise includes recycling of germanium. Our highly efficient intallations allow a recovery of germanium from various waste and scrap sources.
Our product development focuses on increased applicability of our supplies in our clients processes.
Germanium tetrachloride GeCl4 is used as a doping material for the core of optical fibers. Germanium residues, produced by the optical fiber industry are returned to Umicore for recycling.