Metalloid

Germanium

Germanium (Ge) has atomic number 32. PubChem classifies it as metalloid.

Atomic number

32

Symbol

Ge

Atomic weight (source value)

72.63

Electron configuration

[Ar]4s2 3d10 4p2

Standard state

Solid

Electronegativity (Pauling)

2.01

Melting point (K)

1211.4

Boiling point (K)

3106

Density (g/cm³)

5.323

Oxidation states

+4, +2

Understanding this entry

Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus. Properties are reference values and may depend on conditions and measurement conventions. An atomic weight is not the mass of every isotope. For elements without a standard atomic weight, a source may report an isotope mass number. Blank source values are shown as unavailable rather than estimated.

Further reading and reference: NIH PubChem source dataset ↗. Values and educational summaries are not a substitute for specialised advice.