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

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Ge?

The answer is Germanium (Ge). However there is a lot of stuff about Germanium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Germanium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ge (Germanium)

Sources

Obtained from refining copper, zinc and lead.

Description

Grayish-white metal.

Name Origin

Latin: Germania (Germany).

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.

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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