Is geranium scarce12 Dec 2025 09:50
Always nice to remember
Yes, germanium is a relatively scarce element, ranking low in Earth's crust abundance (around 1.6 ppm), and is mainly found as a byproduct of zinc or coal mining, not in concentrated deposits. Its scarcity, combined with high demand from tech sectors (fiber optics, infrared optics, semiconductors) and geopolitical supply chain issues (like China's export controls), makes it a strategically important material with rising prices and potential shortages.