Ge
Germanium Symbol (Ge)
Germanium is element 32 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Ge and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and physical properties.
What does Ge mean?
Ge is the chemical symbol for germanium, element number 32 in the periodic table. Germanium is a metalloid in group 14, period 4. It is a solid at room temperature and was discovered in 1886.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Ge |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 32 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 72.63 |
| Group / period | 14 / 4 |
| Element category | metalloid |
| Electron configuration | [Ar]4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p² |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +4, +2 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.01 |
| Melting point | 1211.4 K (938.25 °C) |
| Boiling point | 3106 K (2832.85 °C) |
| Density | 5.323 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | 1886 |
How to type Ge
- Plain text: type
Ge— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as H₂O — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Ge}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Ge}. - HTML:
Ge; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for germanium?
The chemical symbol for germanium is Ge.
What is the atomic number of germanium?
Germanium has atomic number 32, meaning each atom has 32 protons.
What is the electron configuration of germanium?
The ground-state electron configuration of germanium is [Ar]4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p².
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Reference: Germanium on PubChem (NIH)