Germanium
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-03-26 | 3898372 | ND |
2018-03-26 | 3898310 | ND |
2018-03-26 | 3898573 | ND |
2018-09-24 | 4068719 | ND |
2018-09-24 | 4068715 | ND |
2018-09-24 | 4068711 | ND |