Germanium

//__ GERMANIA __//

FACTS Symbol Ge

Atomic Number 32

Atomic Mass 72.64


 * 1) Of Protons

32

41
 * 1) Of Neutrons

32
 * 1) Of Electrons

Melting Point 938.25 degrees celsius

Boiling Point 2833 degrees celsius

Normal Phase solid

Cost: about $3 for 1 gram

Classification Metalloid

It belongs to the carbon family Origin of name: Latin= Germania (Germany)

INTRESTING INFO 1. used for electronic devices (transistors) 2. Used to make alloys and as a phosphor in floresent lights 3. Used in infrared optical instruments 4. Effective in killing some types of Bactiria (chemo) 5. Obtained from smelting zinc, ores, and coal 6. Being studied for use in chemotherapy 7. Wide angle camera-lense uses,microscope [] -nicole jackson