Germanium Summary

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  • 3 Encyclopedia Articles

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324 words, approx. 2 pages
Germanium Germanium is the third element in Group 14 of the periodic table, a group of elements sometimes known as the carbon family. Germanium has an atomic number of 32, an atomic mass of 72.59, and... Read more
368 words, approx. 2 pages
Germanium The element germanium is named for the country of Germany, where it was discovered by Clemens Alexander Winkler (1838-1904). Winkler, who was a very precise and careful scientist, was puzzle... Read more
1,458 words, approx. 5 pages
Germanium Symbol Ge Atomic Number 32 Atomic Mass 72.59 Family Group 14 (Iva) Carbon Pronunciation jur-MAY-nee-um Overview Germanium is a metalloid. A metalloid is an element that has characteristics ... Read more