Germanium
By Karl Mullington
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All About Germanium
Germanium the 32nd element on the periodic table, and has an atomic mass of 72.61. It contains
41 neutrons, and 32 protons and 32 electrons. Its chemical symbol is Ge. It is a solid transition metal, and is a silvery-gray metalloid.
41 neutrons, and 32 protons and 32 electrons. Its chemical symbol is Ge. It is a solid transition metal, and is a silvery-gray metalloid.
Q&A
Q- When was Germanium first discovered?
A- 1886
Q- Who was Germanium discovered by?
A- Clemens Winkler
A- 1886
Q- Who was Germanium discovered by?
A- Clemens Winkler
Facts About Germanium
melting point: 1709.3201 F
Boiling point: 5126
Uses: semiconductors
Atomic structure:
Boiling point: 5126
Uses: semiconductors
Atomic structure:
Fun Facts on germanium!
-Germanium is a scarce element in earths crust with about 1.5 parts per million
-Germanium is known to be concentrated by certain modern-day plants
-Germanium has a half life of 270.8 days
-Germanium is known to be concentrated by certain modern-day plants
-Germanium has a half life of 270.8 days
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Brittanica, on March 20, 2013:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/231124/germanium-Ge
ChemicalElements.com, on March 20, 23, 24
2013:http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/ge.html
Books: "The Periodic Table elements with style" on March 24
ISBN: 978-0-7534-6085-6
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/231124/germanium-Ge
ChemicalElements.com, on March 20, 23, 24
2013:http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/ge.html
Books: "The Periodic Table elements with style" on March 24
ISBN: 978-0-7534-6085-6