The True Post(Web News) Germanium is a rare, shiny, and hard metal-like element with the chemical symbol “Ge” and atomic number 32. This element has semiconductor properties, which is why it is used in many applications in modern technology.
Where and why is germanium used?
Germanium is mostly used in areas where high-end technology and electrical precision are required. It is used in
chip manufacturing / electronics , computer and mobile chips in combination with silicon. It gives better speed and energy efficiency. Fiber optics It is used to increase light transmission in fiber optic cables. Infrared lenses Germanium lenses are important in **infrared night vision devices** used in military and medical equipment. Solar cells It is used in certain types of high-efficiency solar cells (e.g. for space satellites). It has also been used in the medical and nuclear sectors in certain treatments and radiation monitoring. Germanium production supplies about 60% of the world’s germanium supply. It occurs naturally in small quantities in clay, coal and copper/zinc mines. Due to its scarcity and strategic importance, it is considered a “critical material”. Canada’s role Canada, particularly British Columbia-based company Teck Resources, plays a key role in the production of this metal. Canada has recently expressed its intention to increase its germanium production in order to reduce its dependence on China and secure the technology supply chain in North America.
