Germanium
Lackland Air Force Base
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-02-20 | Q1806947001 | ND |
2018-02-20 | Q1806947002 | ND |
2018-02-20 | Q1806947003 | ND |
2018-02-20 | Q1806947004 | ND |
2018-08-20 | Q1833174001 | ND |
2018-08-20 | Q1833174002 | ND |
2018-08-20 | Q1833174003 | ND |
2018-08-20 | Q1833174004 | ND |