Germanium


 * Element Name:** Germanium


 * Element Symbol:** Ge


 * Atomic Mass:** 73[[image:Germanium.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 32


 * Protons:** 32


 * Electrons:** 32


 * Discovery:** Germanium was discovered by german scientist Clemens Winkler in 1886.


 * How it was named:** Latin for "Germany"


 * State of Matter:** solid


 * Melting Point:** 938.25°C


 * Boiling Point:** 2833°C


 * Characteristics:** Metallic grey, density of 5.323 grams per cubic centimeters, semiconducter


 * Uses:** used in transistors and other electronic devices


 * Interesting Facts:** Some germanium compounds can irritate eyes, skin, lungs, and throat. Germanium is recovered from sphalerite and silver, lead, or copper ores.

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