Atomic Symbol 32 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 32?

The answer is Germanium (Ge). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Germanium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Germanium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ge (Germanium)

Description

Grayish-white metal.

Sources

Obtained from refining copper, zinc and lead.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Name Origin

Latin: Germania (Germany).

Discovery

Discovered By: Clemens Winkler

Year: 1886

Location: Germany

Atomic Number

32

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

72,61

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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