Germanium
Tinker AFB Bio-env Eng
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.0435 ppb | 13 | 1 | ND - 0.565 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.113 ppb | 12 | 1 | ND - 1.35 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-09 | 8A09008-01A | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AC06093-01A | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | AD09011-01A | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | AE08018-01A | 0.565 ppb |
| 2018-07-10 | AG10110-02A | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | AG10110-01A | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | AH07015-01A | ND |
| 2018-09-04 | AI05022-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | AJ03028-01A | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | AJ03028-02A | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | AK06106-02A | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | AK06106-03A | ND |
| 2018-12-06 | AL06037-03A | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | BA08018-01A | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | BA08018-02A | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | BB05015-02A | 1.35 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | BB05015-04A | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | BC05020-02A | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | BC05020-03A | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | BC05020-01A | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | BD02009-01 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | BE07020-02A | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | BH05005-01A | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | BI11015-01A | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | BI11015-02A | ND |