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4. Main uses of germanium
In 2007, the main uses of germanium worldwide were as follows:
PET catalysts: 31% ;
fibre optics: 24% ;
infrared optics: 23% ;
electronics and solar applications: 12% ;
other (phosphorescent agents, metallurgy, chemotherapy...), 10%. .
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GeO 2 -doped silica glass is transparent to the near IR, which is the part of the IR spectrum used in transmission by conventional optical fibers. The characteristics,...
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