Atomic Mass Ge (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Germanium. But how do we know how much does a Ge atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Ge, we can open any periodic table and search for Germanium.

In the case of Germanium the answer is 72,61. However there is a lot of funny facts about Germanium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Germanium Overview

Ge Atomic Mass

72,61

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Atomic Symbol

Ge (Germanium)

Name Origin

Latin: Germania (Germany).

Description

Grayish-white metal.

Atomic Number

32

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Clemens Winkler

Year: 1886

Location: Germany

Uses

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

Sources

Obtained from refining copper, zinc and lead.

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

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