Germanium

=Germanium=


 * Atomic Number:** 32


 * Protons:** 32


 * Electrons:** 32


 * Neutrons:** 41


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 72.64


 * Isotopes:** Ge-70, Ge-72, Ge0-73, Ge-74,Ge-76, Ge-64, Ge-65, Ge-66, Ge-67, Ge-68, Ge-69, Ge-71, Ge-75, Ge-77, Ge-78


 * Discovery:** It was discovered in the earths crust in 1886 and Clemens Winkler is the one who discovered it.
 * Name:** It was named after a country called Germany. The atomic symbol Ge has been chosen because it is the first two letters that start with the name.


 * Uses:** Germanium is used in transistors, polymerization catalysts, electronics and the solar electric applications.


 * Interesting Facts**: Germanium is the first element in hydrogen named after a country.

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