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How can you get a pure sample of germanium?

Pure germanium is obtained by distllation of germanium tetrachloride, followed by hydrolysis of GeCl4 to GeO2 and reducing of GeO2 with hydrogen to Ge.


How do you get germanium?

Germanium is primarily obtained as a byproduct of zinc ore processing. It can also be found in some coal deposits. Germanium can be further extracted through a process called zone refining or by recycling electronic waste.


Is germanium natural or man made?

Germanium (Ge) is a natural element.Like all elements heavier than than Nickel and Iron, Germanium is naturally produced in supernova explosions of old massive stars.


What does germanium do?

Germanium does no "do" anything.


Who is Germanium manufactured?

Germanium is not manufactured; its ore is mined then refined into germanium.


How many electrons does germanium have?

Germanium has 32 electrons.


What is a germanium's atomic number How many electrons does germanium have?

Germanium Atomic number is 32 and the number of electrons is 32


How many protons are in the element germanium?

Germanium has 32 protons.


How many protons does germanium have?

The element germanium has 32 protons.


Does germanium form any isotopes?

Yes, germanium does form isotopes. It has five stable isotopes: germanium-70, germanium-72, germanium-73, germanium-74, and germanium-76. Additionally, there are several unstable isotopes of germanium that have been produced in laboratories.


What compounds contain germanium?

Germanium can be found in compounds such as germanium dioxide (GeO2), germanium tetrahydride (GeH4), and germanium tetrachloride (GeCl4). These compounds are important in the electronics industry and for various chemical applications.


Is germanium ductile?

No, germanium is very brittle.