The Supply Of Germanium For Future United States Demands

James R. Piedmont; Richard J. Riordan

doi:10.1117/12.956049

4 May 1978 The Supply Of Germanium For Future United States Demands

James R. Piedmont, Richard J. Riordan

Proceedings Volume 0131, Practical Infrared Optics; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956049
Event: 1978 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1978, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

Germanium is found as an impurity in minerals closely associated with zinc-lead ores. Production of these major metals in the smelting process results in residues containing by-products including germanium. The techniques and economical considerations for producing germanium metal is briefly discussed along with its consumption and future forecasts both for the U.S.A. and the rest of the world.

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James R. Piedmont and Richard J. Riordan "The Supply Of Germanium For Future United States Demands", Proc. SPIE 0131, Practical Infrared Optics, (4 May 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956049

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