Luciteria
Lucite Cube // Germanium
Product Description
This element resides in the periodic table boundary dividing metals and non-metals. Often called metalloids, germanium shares with the former its unmistakably metallic luster but, unlike a soda can or a pair of scissors, if you drop it on the floor it’ll shatter into a million particles.
Germanium also happens to be fairly rare. A bucketful of earth chemically separated into its constituent elements and then split into a million equal portions will yield one tiny speck of pure germanium. That rarity explains why the total annual production is measured in the tens of tons—compare that to the 1.7 billion tons of steel made worldwide.
Today, most of the paltry amount of germanium extracted goes into making specialty glass like fibre optics and infrared lenses. A little less than 1% however is “wasted” in the new industry of making useless trinkets that look cool sitting on a display.
Product Details
- Materials
Germanium, Lucite
- Measurements
2"L x 2"W x 2"H
- OriginUnited States
— Small, Highly Pure Element Sample Embedded In An Acrylic Lucite Cube
— Cube Is 2" Thick & Durable For Safe Handling & Easy Display
— Surface Clarity That Won't Fade, Yellow, Or Fog Over Time
FAQ
Yes, it is pure. Some samples have a very thin optical application but is
otherwise 99.999% germanium.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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