Germanium

Germanium is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Ge.

Germanium 72.64(1)   Ge 32 [Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p2 [ ? ] Metalloid:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 32. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 72.64(1), and is typically found as a solid in its elemental form.

Germanium is considered to be a member of the "Metalloid" class of elements, has a boiling point of 2,833 °C , and a melting point of 938.25 °C .