Germanium (Ge)
Amorphous Metals | Atomic Number: 32
Basic Properties
Ge
32
72.64 g/mol
| Element Category | Amorphous Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 32 |
| Atomic Weight | 72.64 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Diamond cubic |
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Description
Germanium was important in early semiconductor development. It's used in fiber optics, infrared optics, and specialized electronics.
| Density | 5.32 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | 6 Mohs |
| Melting Point | 938.3°C |
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| Boiling Point | 2833°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good |
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Applications
Used in transistors and infrared optics.
Production Methods
Extracted from zinc ores.
History
Discovered in 1886.