Atomic Mass 73 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 72,61 as atomic mass?

The answer is Germanium. There is so much cool stuff about Germanium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Germanium Overview

Atomic Mass

72,61

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Atomic Number

32

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Description

Grayish-white metal.

Atomic Symbol

Ge (Germanium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Clemens Winkler

Year: 1886

Location: Germany

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained from refining copper, zinc and lead.

Name Origin

Latin: Germania (Germany).

Uses

Widely used in semiconductors. It is a good semiconductor when combined with tiny amounts of phosphorus, arsenic, gallium, and antimony.

Want to learn more details and data about Germanium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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