Semiconductor for fiber optics and infrared lenses.
Germanium is a metalloid element located in period 4, group 14 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Ge and atomic number 32. The electron configuration of Germanium is [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p2, giving it 4 valence electron(s).
Explore Germanium in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.