Facts about the Classification of the Element Germanium
Germanium is classified as a "Metalloid" element and is located in Groups 13, 14,15, 16 and 17 of the Periodic Table. An element classified as a Metalloid has properties of both metals and non-metals. Some are semi-conductors and can carry an electrical charge making them useful in calculators and computers.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Germanium
Germanium was discovered by Clemens Winkler in Germany in 1886. Mendeleev called it "ekasilicon"

Occurrence of the element Germanium
Found in argyrodite (sulfide of germanium and silver), coal; germanite and zinc ores

Common Uses of Germanium
Electric guitar amplifiers
Semi-conductors
An alloying agent
Infra-red spectroscopes and optical equipment
Camera and microscope lenses
Medical

The Properties of the Element Germanium
Name of Element : Germanium
Symbol of Element : Ge
Atomic Number of Germanium : 32
Atomic Mass: 72.61 amu
Melting Point: 937.4 °C - 1210.55 °K
Boiling Point: 2830.0 °C - 3103.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Germanium : 32
Number of Neutrons in Germanium : 41
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 5.323 g/cm3
Color of Germanium : gray-white