Astronomy · Chemical element
Germanium
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.
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.