Germanium

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Jan. 1, 2007 - 159 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions And Scope of Study

Fiber Optic Systems

Polymerization Catalysts

Infrared Optics

Electronics/Solar Applications

Other Uses (Phosphors, Metallurgy, & Chemotherapy)

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Current & Future Analysis

Analysis by Geographic Region

Table 1: World Market for Germanium (2001-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analysis by End-Use Segment

Table 2: World Market for Germanium (2001-2010): End-Use Segments Ranked by Growth - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Uses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Historic Review

Analysis by Geographic Region

Table 3: World Market for Germanium (1991-2000): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analysis by End-Use Segment

Table 4: World Market for Germanium (1991-2000): End-Use Segments Ranked by Growth - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Uses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Industry Overview & Trends

Dynamic Market

2006 & Beyond: Strong Demand Foreseen

New Uses For Germanium

Germanium Poised to Grow in Semiconductor Market

SiGe Offering Bright Prospects for the Electronics Industry

Bright Future for SiGe Technology

SiGe Technology to Revolutionize Data Processing Applications

Next Generation Superchips

World Refinery Production, Reserves, and Reserve Bases

Demand and Consumption

Search for Supplemental Germanium Reserves

Prices

4. Product Overview

Germanium - A Technical Primer

Physical Constants of Germanium

Atomic Structure of Germanium

Occurrence

Common Ores of Germanium

Isotopes of Germanium

History of Germanium

Extraction of Germanium

From Zinc Ores

The Process

Synthetic Method

Innovative Germanium Recovery Process From Bell Labs

Germanium Manufactured in Spherical Form

Applications of Germanium

Solid-State Electronics - The First Known Application of Germanium

Electronic Applications Soar Popularity of Germanium

Substitutes Dent Germanium’s Popularity

Fiber Optics & Infrared Optics - Breathing New Life

Military Sector - Largest End User of Germanium Infrared Optics

Automobile Sector - Not Far Behind

Other Uses of Germanium

As a Catalyst

As a Bacteriocide

Environmental Concerns

5. Major End-Use Markets

Fiber Optic Systems - On a Fast Track

Breakthrough Technology in Telecommunications

Communication Systems - Booster to Optic Fiber Technology

Polymerization Catalysts

Infrared Optics

Exploiting Germanium Property in Space Research Operations

For Military Surveillance

Electronics and Solar Electrical Applications

Electrical Applications

Semiconductors - Backbone of the Electronics Industry

Usage of Germanium in Semiconductors

Diodes

Germanium - Economical Substrate for LEDs

Germanium-Carbon Diodes

Germanium Resistance Sensors

Transistors

Si-Ge Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors

IBM Develops High-Speed Transistors

Germanium Detectors

J16 Series

Solar Cells

Other Uses

Jewelry Products

Optical Discs

Conventional Concave Mirrors

Germanium-Carbon Composites

6. Silicon-Germanium Technology

SiGe Technology First Conceptualized by Optoelectronics

IBM - Pioneer in Commercializing SiGe Technology

SiGe ICs- A Substitute to Multiple Components

Integration Capabilities of SiGe

Other Advantages

IBM and Leica Geosystems Explore Si-Ge Technology for GPS

Performance Gains of SiGe BiCMOS Circuits

Philips Releases Latest BiCMOS Process

7. Germanium in Medicine

Organic and Inorganic Germanium

Benefits of Organic Germanium

A Powerful Antioxidant

Dietary Supplement

Cellular Oxygen Catalyst

Superior Cellular Support Nutrient

Super Nutrient

Impulse Stimulator

In Diagnosis of Diseases

Treatment of Cancer

Curing Heart Disease

In Treatment of AIDS and Other Diseases

Germanium Sesquioxide

Bis-Beta Carboxyethyl Germanium Sesquioxide

Colloidal Germanium

Use of Organic Germanium (Ge-132) in Cosmetic Products

8. Substitutes of Germanium

Polymerization Catalysts Substitutes

Substitutes to SiGe Chips

9. Recent Industry Activity

War Eagle Reports New Finds of Germanium in Mexico

War Eagle Plans to Foray into Russia

Russia Removes Import Duty on Germanium

Riber Joins IMEC for Research on Germanium and III-V Materials

ATDF and University of Texas to Develop Nanoscale FETs

Tucker Capital Acquires Lattice Materials

International Isotopes Announces Test Production of Germanium Tetrafluoride

New SiGe Technology for High Speed CMOS and High Speed Analog Circuits

Applied Materials & Soitec in a Germanium-on-Chip- Insulator Venture

SiGe Semiconductor Bags IBM’s Cellular Power Amplifier Product Licenses

CMP and IBM to Assist European Firms with SiGe Process Technology

Vibrant Life and Tokai Sanyo in an Exclusive Agreement

GFI Advanced Technologies Inc. Purchases DLA’s Germanium

GFI Advanced Technologies Inc. Purchases Germanium from DNSC

EaglePicher Divests Germanium Products Business

10. Strategic Corporate Developments in the Recent Past

I2R in Alliance with IBM for SiGe Technology

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. Licenses (SiGe) BiCMOS

Conexant Systems Inc. Spins off Si-Ge Foundry

Umicore Receives Research Contract from ESA

War Eagle Mining Company Inc. Signs an Agreement with Strategic Metals Ltd

The Tongli Germanium Co. Opens Germanium Oxide Facility in China

Cypress Semiconductor Inc. Signs an Agreement with SiGe Semiconductor Inc

Cominco Ltd. Acquires Meldform Germanium Ltd

TSMC Enters into an Agreement with Conexant Systems Inc

Indium Acquires Germanium Processing Technology and Equipment of Cabot Corporation

Cominco Acquires Meldform Germanium

Cypress Semiconductor and SiGe Semiconductor Sign Agreement

UM Electro-Optic Materials Wins Germanium Substrates Development Contract

Inner Mongolia Region Builds China's Largest Germanium Base

Conexant Systems Challenges IBM in Silicon Germanium Process Technology

Tongli Germanium Commences Second Phase Construction of Germanium Oxide Facility

Union Miniere Establishes Germanium Tetrachloride Production Facility

Communicant Semiconductor Technologies Unveils Fabrication Plant in Germany

Infineon Technologies Establishes Development Center in France

IBM and Sierra Monolithics Sign Pact

Securicor Wireless Technology Ltd Wins Contract in Silicon Germanium

IBM and RF Micro Devices Forge Alliance

Agilent Technologies Collaborates with IBM

China’s Largest Producer of Zinc Ingot Changes Name

Tektronix Replaces Silicon Bipolar Parts for Silicon Germanium

11. Product Launches

IBM and Georgia Tech Develop 500 GHz SiGe Chips

IMEC’s New Germanium Process Boosts Efficiency of Thermophotovoltaic Cells

MTG Launches Body Heating Germanium Rocks in Japan

Cosme 2000 Unveils Germanium based Cosmetics in Japan

IBM Unveils Fourth Generation SiGe Technology

Quake Technologies Launches QT2021 Silicon Germanium Transceiver

Philips Semiconductors Inc. Launches QUBiC4-G

IBM Introduces New RF Amplifiers

IBM Launches Fastest Silicon-Germanium Microchip

Cypress Semiconductor Corporation Launches SONET/SDH Serdes

Motorola Announces Launch of ES6000

STMicroelectronics Unveils Bipolar-CMOS Process

LeCroy Corporation Unveils Model DDA5005

Micrel Semiconductor Inc. Introduces 0.60-micron, silicon-Germanium (SiGe)

Toshiba Introduces Silicon Germanium Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor

Hitachi Ltd. Designs Silicon-Germanium Single Chip Transceiver

AMCC Introduces S76803, an OC-768 silicon- Germanium (SiGe)

Stanford Microdevices Inc. Introduces SiGe IF Receiver/Demodulator

IBM Readies State of Art Silicon-Germanium BiCMOS Process Technology

Motorola Blends Silicon, Germanium, and Carbon

Toshiba Launches Family of Chips for Wireless Devices

Hitachi Designs Optical Network Silicon-Germanium Single Chip

Applied Micro Circuits Launches OC-768 Silicon- Germanium Modulator Driver

Atmel Unveils RF SiGe IC in Flip-Chip Technology

Infineon Technologies Introduces Silicon Germanium Chips for OC-192 Systems

Laser Power Corp. Manufactures Germanium Windows for Helicopters and Tanks

Lucent Launches Si-Ge IC Technology for Wireless Communications and Network Transport

Texas Instruments Releases New biCMOS Process

Temic Semiconductors Unveils SiGe Power Amplifier

Researchers of University of Toronto Develop New Metal Germanium Sulfide Mesostructured Materials

12. Focus on Select Global Players

Germanium Corporation of America (US)

GFI Advanced Technologies Inc. (US)

Japan Algae Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Metaleurop S.A (France)

Novotech, Inc. (US)

Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. (Canada)

Umicore SA (Belgium)

Umicore Optics (Belgium)

Yunnan Chihong Zinc-Germanium Co., Ltd (China)

13. Global Market Perspective

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: World Historic Review for Germanium by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: World 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: World Historic Review for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World 20-Year Perspective for Germanium in Fiber Optic Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Polymerization by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World Historic Review for Germanium in Polymerization by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World 20-Year Perspective for Germanium in Polymerization by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15: World Historic Review for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: World 20-Year Perspective for Germanium in Infrared Optics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: World Historic Review for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: World 20-Year Perspective for Germanium in Electronics/Solar Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium in Other Uses by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World Historic Review for Germanium in Other Uses by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: World 20-Year Perspective for Germanium in Other Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Sources of Germanium in the US

Recycling

Price

Table 23: Germanium Prices in the US (2001-2005): Average Price for Zone Refined Metal and Germanium Dioxide in US$/Kg (includes corresponding graph/chart)

Historic Review

Imports

Table 24: Leading Exporters of Germanium to the US (2003) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches

Product Launches in Recent Past

Strategic Corporate Developments

Strategic Developments in Recent Past

Focus on Select Players

Germanium Corporation of America

GFI Advanced Technologies Inc

Novotech, Inc

Umicore Optical Materials USA Inc

B. Market Analytics

Table 25: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26: US Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: US 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. - A Key Player

Strategic Corporate Development

Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past

A Recent Past Product Launch

B. Market Analytics

Table 28: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29: Canadian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

New Uses for Germanium

Weakening Economy Pulls Back Germanium Flow

PET Market in Japan

Infrared Optics

Product Launches

Product Launches in Recent Past

Japan Algae Co., Ltd. - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 31: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: Japanese Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Historic Review

Recent Industry Activity

Strategic Developments in Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 34: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Russia, Belgium and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36: European Historic Review for Germanium by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Russia, Belgium and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: European Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: European 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, UK, Russia, Belgium and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1991, 1995 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39: European 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Metaleurop S.A - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 40: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: French Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42: French 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

Market Analysis

Table 43: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44: German Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45: German 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. The United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Import-Export During Late Nineties & Early 2000s

Table 46: Germanium Imports & Exports in the UK: 1997 - 2001 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 47: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics /Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48: UK Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49: UK 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. Russia

A. Market Analysis

Russia Removes Import Duty on Germanium

Strategic Corporate Development

B. Market Analytics

Table 50: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51: Russian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Belgium

A. Market Analysis

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Development

Umicore SA - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 53: Belgian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54: Belgian Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: Belgian 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Rest of Europe

Market Analysis

Table 56: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past

Yunnan Chihong Zinc-Germanium Co., Ltd (China) - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 59: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

Market Analysis

Table 62: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: Latin American Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

Market Analysis

Table 65: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/ Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66: Rest of World Historic Review for Germanium by End Use Segment - Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Kilograms for the Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67: Rest of World 20-Year Perspective for Germanium by End Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Fiber Optic Systems, Polymerization Catalysts, Infrared Optics, Electronics/Solar Applications, and Other Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITION

1. Applied Materials, Inc. (USA)

Table 68: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, July) (In US$ million)

Table 69: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, July) (In US$ million)

Table 70: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, July) (In US$ million)

Table 71: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 72: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 73: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

2. Asturiana De Zinc SA (Spain)

3. Axt, Inc. (USA)

Table 74: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ million)

Table 75: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Product: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ million)

Table 76: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ million)

Table 77: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 78: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 79: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

4. Chemical And Technical Developments Ltd. (UK)

5. Gelest, Inc. (USA)

6. Germanium Corporation Of America (USA)

7. GFI Advanced Technologies, Inc. (USA)

8. International Isotopes, Inc. (USA)

Table 80: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ thousand)

Table 81: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ thousand)

Table 82: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ thousand)

Table 83: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ thousand)

Table 84: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ thousand)

9. Japan Algae Company Ltd. (Japan)

10. Lattice Materials Corporation (USA)

11. Metaleurop SA (France)

PPM Pure Metals GmbH (Germany)

12. N.V. Umicore SA (Belgium)

Umicore Advanced Materials (Belgium)

Umicore Optical Materials (USA)

13. Novotech, Inc. (USA)

14. Russia FSUE "Germanium" (Russia)

15. Soitec SA (France)

Table 85: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2006-2007 (H1) (In € million)

Table 86: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In € million)

Table 87: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (In € million)

Table 88: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In € million)

16. Teck Cominco Limited (Canada)

Table 89: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In Can$ million)

Table 90: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In Can$ million)

Table 91: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In Can$ million)

Table 92: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In Can$ million)

Table 93: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In Can$ million)

Table 94: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In Can$ million)

17. Tongli Germanium Co., Ltd. (China)

18. War Eagle Mining Company, Inc. (USA)

19. William Rowland Ltd. (UK)

20. Yunnan Chihong Zinc-Germanium Co., Ltd. (China)

21. Yunnan Metallurgical (Group) General Company (China)

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