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    Ge

    Germanium

    Metalloid

    Atomic Number: 32 • Atomic Mass: 72.6300 u • Period: 4 • Group: 14

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p²
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2.01
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    Overview

    Germanium is the chemical element with the symbol Ge and atomic number 32. It belongs to the Metalloid group and is located in period 4 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Ge
    • Atomic Number:32
    • Atomic Mass:72.6300 u
    • Group:14
    • Period:4
    • Category:Metalloid
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2.01 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Germany

    Fun Fact #2

    First semiconductor used in electronics

    Common Uses

    • Fiber optics
    • Infrared optics
    • Electronics