Germanium

Germanium is a metalloid element used in semiconductors. It is an essential material in the production of transistors and other electronic components.

Atomic Structure

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	32
Symbol	Ge
Atomic Mass	72.63 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p²
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Germanium

Used in semiconductors, fiber-optic systems, and infrared optics.
Important in the production of transistors and solar cells.