摘要 |
A method for producing germane gas from a germanium-containing solid. The germanium-containing solid may be an oxidic or non-oxidic form of germanium and may further include silicon, metals, or other elements in combination with germanium. The process includes oxidizing the germanium-containing solid phase starting material, where the oxidation may be effected by contacting the germanium-containing solid phase starting material with an oxidizing solution. The oxidizing solution may be a basic solution comprising a hydroxide or an acidic solution. The oxidation product of the germanium-containing solid phase starting material is converted to germane through an electrochemical or chemical reduction process.
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