Germanium Requirements for National Defense,
Abstract
Germanium, one of the most important of the advanced electronic materials, is used in semiconductor devices, fiber optic systems, and infrared sensors for ships, aircraft, missiles, tanks and anti-tank units. Because of its importance in these applications, germanium was added to the National Defense Stockpile in the early 1980s. This study estimates the appropriate amount of germanium to be held in the stockpile, given DoD's current assumptions for stockpile planning. Because of the dearth of publicly available data on germanium supplies and demands, the analysts based these estimates on data gathered from Service Program Offices and industry and company officials throughout North America. The study was conducted in support of DoD's ongoing effort to review and update the requirements for strategic and critical materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA240992
Entities
People
- Donald A. Fink
- Julia Culver-hopper
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses