Germanium
Perkasie Regional Authority
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | 0.0416 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 0.333 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-05-08 | 4287425 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 4287337 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 4287076 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 4287333 | ND |
2019-11-21 | 4494677 | ND |
2019-11-21 | 4495168 | ND |
2019-11-21 | 4494860 | 0.333 ppb |
2019-11-21 | 4495129 | ND |