10/26/09

Germanium



Physical Properties:
Protons-32
Neutrons-41
Electrons-32
Melting point-1210k
Boiling point-3103k
Density-5.323g/cm3
Atomic number-73.921 117
Germanium is a solid

The element was discovered in 1886, a german scientist, C.A Winkler discovered the element during the analysis of a sampl of a new mineral argyrodite (Ag8 Ges.) and named the new element in honor of his homeland. Germanium is used for semi conducttors.

http://www.webelements.com/germanium/




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