Germanium
USAF Davis Monthan AFB
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-26 | 4240753 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 4240757 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 4240761 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 4240765 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 4240769 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | 4426755 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | 4426985 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | 4427296 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | 4427057 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 4472142 | ND |