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they are used in certain types of semi-conductors
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- They are used in Electric Guitar amplifiers
- Catalyst in many scientific reactions
- Create alloys in florescent lamps
- Germanium oxide: increases index of refraction in glass. Useful in eyeglasses, microscopes, and cameras
- Fillings in teeth
-Integrated circuits
-sterling silver
-quantum computing (theoretically)
-NIR (Near Infrared detectors)
-Solar Cells
-LEDs and other light emitting devices
-Diodes
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What does germanium do?
Germanium does no "do" anything.
Is germanium a conductor or an insulator?
neither, germanium is a semiconductor
Is germanium a conductor or a insulator?
conductor
What family is germanium in?
The Carbon Family
What is the molecular compound name for GeH4?
GeH4 is called germane, germanium hydride, geranium tetrahydride, or monogermane.
What are some important uses of silicon and germanium?
microchips
Why is germanium important?
Germanium has many important uses that relate to science, medicine or even every day life. It is one of the largest used conductors used in transistors.
What are things made of germanium?
because of germanium oxide´s (GeO2) high refractive index, about 10% of worldwide germanium consumption is from optical uses such as lenses to cameras and centres of fibre cablesanother use of germanium is as a catalyst for polymerisation of polyethylene terephthalate, the plastic in most water bottles. germanium is also used in an alloy with silicon for semiconductors that can be faster then those with only silicon.
What is the threshold voltage of silicon and germanium?
In semiconductor uses, such as diodes and transistors, the forward voltage drop for Silicon (Si) is a little less than 0.7 volts, while the FVD for Germanium (Ge) is about 0.3 volts.
Is germanium toxic?
Germanium compounds are toxic.
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.
What uses for carbon silicon germanium tin lead and ununquadium?
For more details read the Wikipedia or a chemistry manual. http://en.wikipedia.org/
Is germanium A Noble Gas?
Germanium is a metalloid.
Is germanium reactive?
germanium reacts naturally
What is the atomic symbol of germanium?
Germanium is Ge.
Is germanium ductile?
No, germanium is very brittle.
