Germanium (Ge) is a chemical element belonging to the category Metalloid, with atomic number 32 and atomic mass 72.6300 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
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Germanium
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Identity
Name: Germanium
Symbol: Ge
Atomic number: 32
Atomic mass: 72.6300 u
Position in the periodic table
Group: 14
Period: 4
Category: Metalloid
Physico-chemical properties
Standard state: Solid
Melting point: ~938.25 °C
Density: ~5.323 g/cm³
Electron configuration: [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p²
Scientific description
Germanium is a chemical element with symbol Ge and atomic number 32.
It belongs to the category of Metalloid and occupies group 14 and period 4.
Its standard atomic mass is 72.6300 u.